Ruth M.

McKesson
Ruthim70@gmail.com

Citizenship
I am a United States Citizen
I am a female therefore I am exempt from registering for Selective Service
Professional Profile: To obtain an advanced position in my field that will allow me to fully

utilize my skills and experience to focus on efficient and organized office management.
Personal Profile: Dedicated, dynamic and accomplished professional who has worked in

federal service for over 13 years. Effective communicator, organizer, who is efficient and
exceptional at multi-tasking, engaging staff and developing effective operational
procedures.

Key Skills:

Exceptionally quick ability to identify, focus and execute pivotal

priorities

Superior planning, organizing and analytical skills

Proficient in budget development and analysis for office.

Highly competent in Government databases for traveling, processing correspondence, and

timekeeping

Strong communication and writing skills

Experienced and Effective in collecting data, evaluating effectiveness, and researching

and developing new processes

Education
Community College of Baltimore County
Associates and Bachelors Degree Major Psychology
Currently Enrolled
The Medix School
Medical Office Administration, Claims Billing and Processing
Certificate
July 1997
United States Air Force
Inventory Management Specialist Training and Certification March
1989 July 1989

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United States Air Force

Air Force Basic Training
January 1989 March 1989
Randallstown High School
Diploma
June 1988

Work Experience
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Center for Clinical Standards & Quality,
Coverage and Analysis Group Woodlawn,
MD
Administrative Specialist
10/2012 - Present

Assists Group and Deputy Director to develop, establish, and maintain program and
administrative policies for the Coverage and Analysis Group (CAG).

Independently performs office management duties, including analytical functions that

enhance administrative, communication, and organizational effectiveness.

Serves as the lead contact for carotid artery stenting (CAS) initial facility approval, facility
recertification, and data submission requirements. Reviews, processes and responds as
appropriate to facility approval and recertification letters as well as CAS policy inquiries
according to the standards identified in section B4 of the national coverage determination
(NCD) for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA).

Serves as IDE Clinical Trials Workgroup member to assist in establishing CMS criteria for
determining coverage.

Conducts analysis of activities and provides advisory services on a variety of organizational

issues including: office policies, travel, correspondence, FOIA, administrative services,
training, procurement, timekeeping and budget needs. Provides guidance on these issues to
CAG staff and managers.

Evaluates administrative policies and program issues to better assess feasibility and
consistency of operations. Established and maintains an effective system for the control and
dissemination of reports, documents, and information for CAG.

Reviews incoming mail requiring the direct attention of the CAG Director, including highly
confidential material, and routing as appropriate.

Maintains effective communication channels internal and external to CAG to resolve

problems pertaining to various issues under Groups purview.

Serves as liaison for external stakeholders (including high level Federal and State officials,
health officers, and representatives of private organizations and/ or foreign governments).

Develops cross-cutting operational processes to support CAG operations.

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Serves as correspondence liaison for CAG and ensures that appropriate procedures are
followed to process correspondence timely.

Makes conference arrangements, secures space, equipment, and accommodations, and any
services necessary for the various meetings and conferences, including those external to
CMS; collates power point presentations and background documents as well as compiles,
edits, and distributes relevant agenda and background information.

Monitors and tracks key deliverables and reports on the progress to CAG management.

Provides clarification and guidance to CAG staff and managers in preparing, reviewing, and
maintaining the assigned time and attendance records through ITAS for CAG.

Consistently provides program and administrative updates to the Director, including updates
on, scheduling items, emerging issues, upcoming official travel, policy related, and other
pertinent issues.

Serves as the lead for the Groups administrative budget. Produces, compiles and reviews
travel, supply and training budget requests.

Assists in the development of coverage-related guidance documents and other policy

documents.

Possess knowledge of legislation and regulations regarding Medicare coverage.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services
Woodlawn, MD
Operations Specialist (Detail Grade 9)
6/2012 10/2012
Served as the Operations Specialist within the Children and Adult Health Programs Group to provide
assistance for the following areas:

Monitored and Updated Group Directories and Expert Lists.

Prepared Welcome Materials and Staffing Announcements for new employees.

New Employee Coordinator, assist new employees with the CMS badging process,
administrative overviews and trainings, and ease of transition.

Conducted inventory management, ordering and inventorying of supplies within the group

Performed other administrative assistance as needed to include, copying, printing, faxing,

and scanning of documents.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services
Woodlawn, MD
Office Support Assistant
6/2005 10/2012
Served as the Office Support Assistant within the Disabled and Elderly Health Programs Group,
The Division of Long Term Supports and Services to provide assistance for the following areas:

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Created and manages the emergency, alternate duty station and flexible schedule contact
spread sheets using data collected from individuals within the division.

Developed, tracked, and processed within a timely manner GovTrip travel authorizations
and vouchers for the various divisions within the group.

Provided Technical Assistance for Microsoft Office Products, GovTrip, ITAS, and State Plan
and Waiver System.

Provided administrative assistance and office support coverage in the CMS Administrators
Office and various Center Directors offices within CMS as needed.

Accomplishments:

Received Time Off and Cash Awards during PMAP Review/ Appraisal 2009 2014

Participated in the Self Developing Leaders Program 2008 2009

Received Performance on the Spot/Time Off Awards, 2005-2008

Professional Training and Development:

Concur Government Edition (CGE) Travel Training 9/25/14

SWIFT Epic Training 7/23/14

CMSLI Effective Team Leader 2/5/14 2/6/14

CMSLI Problem Solving & Decision Making 1/23/14

Medicare 101 Training 11/21/13 11/22/2013

CMSLI Crucial Conversations for Employees 11/14/13

How To Manage Multiple Projects, Priorities and Deadlines 9/4/2013

CMS Conference Policy Training Session 6/19/2013

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