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Olubunmi Bamidele

Joppa,MD

Summary

Dynamic healthcare operations professional with over 10 years of experience in clinical operations, utilization review, and process optimization. Adept at appeals management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Demonstrated success in streamlining workflows, improving documentation standards, and driving quality improvements in diverse healthcare environments. Committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence as an accomplished trainer and mentor. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, utilizing data-driven strategies to achieve measurable outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utilization Review Manager

Sheppard Pratt Health System
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead daily utilization review processes, ensuring seamless operations across clinical and administrative functions.
  • Train and mentor staff on departmental protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Conduct audits to validate medical necessity and compliance, contributing to a significant reduction in claim denials.
  • Oversee appeals management and negotiate with insurance providers, achieving high overturn rates.
  • Spearhead process improvements to optimize efficiency in patient admission and discharge workflows.

Key Achievements:

  • Designed training programs that enhanced clinical documentation accuracy, improving compliance rates.
  • Implemented efficient denial management practices, achieving a 20% improvement in claim processing times.
  • Achieved Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate to drive process improvement initiatives.

Utilization Review Coordinator

Sheppard Pratt Health System
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Assessed and documented patient cases to ensure compliance with insurance policies and medical necessity standards.
  • Facilitated discharge planning by coordinating with the Social Services Department and care providers.
  • Provided detailed reporting and analysis to the Utilization Review Committee, enabling informed decision-making.

Key Achievements:

  • Streamlined admissions and continued-stay reviews, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Strengthened communication with insurance providers, reducing delays in service delivery.

Senior Access Coordinator

Sheppard Pratt Health System
06.2010 - 08.2020
  • Directed admissions and intake processes for specialty programs, ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with referral sources to streamline patient transfers and admissions.
  • Delivered clinical triage services, ensuring timely and appropriate patient care.

Key Achievements:

  • Led the implementation of Allscripts Patient Flow, enhancing patient tracking and admissions efficiency.
  • Conducted staff training sessions, improving team productivity and readiness.

Education

Master’s in Information Technology - Health Informatics

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2024

Master of Healthcare Administration -

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
12.2008

Skills

  • Healthcare Operations Management
  • Utilization Review & Case Management
  • Strategic Process Optimization
  • Claims Appeals & Denial Management
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • HIPAA Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement
  • Patient Flow & Admission Oversight
  • Medical Records Auditing
  • Data Analysis & Reporting

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) | Allscripts | Athenahealth | Sunrise | EMR Systems | Tableau | Task Manager Systems

Timeline

Utilization Review Manager

Sheppard Pratt Health System
11.2021 - Current

Utilization Review Coordinator

Sheppard Pratt Health System
09.2020 - 11.2021

Senior Access Coordinator

Sheppard Pratt Health System
06.2010 - 08.2020
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Master’s in Information Technology - Health Informatics

Walden University

Master of Healthcare Administration -

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Towson University
Olubunmi Bamidele