AMIT P PATEL

• Developed strong working relationships with physicians, case management and nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.

• Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.

• Coordinated patient traffic through the Emergency Department to the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic to optimize patient flow and resource allocation.

• Provides Physician Advisor Services (admission status, peer to peer, appeals).

• Improved overall efficiency with thorough utilization reviews and data-driven recommendations.
• Reviewed medical records meticulously to verify appropriate level-of-care determinations, reducing potential overpayments or denials.

Conducted second-level physician reviews of readmission, safety, and mortality cases, involving comprehensive record and data analysis, and direct discussion with involved physicians.

As a member of the GMEC, contributed to discussions encompassing the overall Internal Medicine Residency, including program finances, resident support strategies, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Director of Student Medical Education at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, VA and VCOM.

• Played a major role in recruitment of preceptors and inpatient medicine curriculum.

• Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance resident experience.

Applying a strong clinical understanding and commitment to efficient workflows to support seamless EMR implementation and facilitate collaboration between IT and clinicians.