Teams at Effingham Health System

Performs CT and radiological examinations, prepares and positions patients, administers ordered contrast, maintains patient records, coordinates exams and reports, and ensures compliance with safety, infection-control, and regulatory standards. Provides patient education and reassurance, supports departmental administrative tasks, maintains equipment and supplies, and precepts new team members.

Processes inpatient and outpatient insurance claims, including initial, secondary, adjusted, and denied claims. Reviews billing documentation, account balances, contractual adjustments, and claim errors; conducts follow-up to resolve payment issues and support hospital cash flow. Performs reporting, root-cause analysis, workflow improvement, refund processing, and subrogation recovery. Maintains HIPAA compliance, claim documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge of hospital billing formats such as UB-04 and CMS-1500.

Provide clinical and operational leadership on Med/Surg shifts, combining direct patient care with coordination of staffing, patient flow, mentoring, education, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Acts as a resource for complex clinical situations, supports staff development, and ensures adherence to hospital policies, safety standards, and accreditation requirements.