Ade Hickson

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About Ade Hickson

Program Manager – Makom, Rockville, Maryland * Manage and support the daily operations and fiscal activities of residential facilities for disabled individuals, according to state regulations * Manage residential program monthly budgets and resident financial records * Monitor daily charge entries and claims for accuracy, completeness and full regulatory compliance * Establish policies and procedures to establish accurate and effective Medicaid billing process* Coordinate resident medical and health service needs* Maintain and update confidential and personal records of applicants and current residents in computer database* Advocate for participants and their families locate resources that improve resident’s well-being * Maintain progress reports on residents in the program* Supervise and train direct support personel on new database, record query and submission procedures* Facilitate quarterly meetings with senior management* Responsible for ensuring residential facility meets program quality assurance goals* Primary liaison with residents’ primary care physicians, specialty providers, and family support systems, including county support coordinators and other interdisciplinary team members* Participate in statewide interagency committees* Perform human resources functions, including recruiting, payroll and performance evaluations* Plan and develop systems and procedures for efficient operation of residential programs with high quality * Hold quarterly presentation for Local Human Rights Committee Board* Establish procedural manuals for recording and reporting billing reports