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MOHAMED AJHOUM

MOHAMED AJHOUM

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Healthcare Operations professional with 18+ years of progressive experience across hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations in the UAE and Morocco. Expertise spanning hospital operations, patient access and admissions, front-office services, revenue cycle management, medical billing, insurance coordination, health information management, and healthcare administration. Proven track record of leading teams, managing high-volume operations, improving workflows, strengthening documentation and data accuracy, monitoring KPIs, and driving service and operational excellence. Experienced in cross-functional leadership, staff development, process improvement, change management, EMR/HIS implementation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. MBA-qualified with PMP®, Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt, and ISO Auditor certifications, combining strong operational leadership with a structured, performance-driven approach to healthcare management.

Overview

3
3
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

SENIOR HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Cmc Hospital
Dubai, UAE
2023.04 - 2026.07
  • Managed medical billing and revenue cycle operations for consistent claim handling.
  • Managed end-to-end insurance operations from eligibility checks through reimbursements.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity in patient access tasks.
  • Oversaw daily patient access admissions while managing health information intake for accuracy.
  • Supervised and coached 10 patient access professionals on standard workflows.
  • Supported 500+ outpatient registrations and about 10 inpatient admissions daily.
  • Led dedicated operations team for superior daily workflow performance and quality control.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration across patient access, medical records, and billing teams.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication to ensure seamless operations.
  • Monitored departmental KPIs, supported quality audits, and implemented workflow improvements.
  • Supported financial forecast development to inform budgeting decisions each cycle.

SENIOR PATIENT ACCESS & OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2021.01 - 2023.03
  • Oversaw operational management of patient access, admissions, insurance coordination, and documentation services, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing patient service delivery.
  • Managed insurance operations, including Guarantees of Payment (GOP), pre-authorizations, claims coordination, and patient financial counselling, supporting effective revenue cycle management.
  • Coordinated with physicians, nursing teams, finance, insurance providers, and third-party administrators to streamline patient admissions and treatment approvals, ensuring accurate operational documentation.
  • Evaluated operational processes and departmental KPIs, implementing workflow improvements that enhanced productivity, service quality, and overall operational performance.
  • Led onboarding and development of healthcare staff through structured training programmes and operational guidance, fostering team competency and service excellence.

HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS & IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST

Mediclinic Middle East Corporate Office
Dubai, UAE
2020.01 - 2020.12
  • Facilitated implementation of new EMR/HIS system across multiple branches, coordinating transition of patient registration, documentation, and operational workflows to enhance service delivery.
  • Guided and trained approximately 50 staff across different branches, ensuring accurate patient registration, standardized documentation, and effective adoption of the new system.
  • Collaborated with IT, Patient Access, Medical Records, Billing, Clinical Services, and Administration to address workflow issues, ensuring operational continuity during implementation.
  • Developed user guidance, SOPs, training materials, and standardized procedures to support consistent system usage, knowledge transfer, and long-term adoption.
  • Monitored registration accuracy and documentation quality, identifying recurring issues and advising operational teams on corrective actions to improve compliance.

SENIOR HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

NMC HEALTHCARE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2014.05 - 2019.10
  • Managed Medical Billing, Insurance Operations, Revenue Cycle, and Documentation Management for inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring accurate claims processing, reimbursement support, and compliance with payer requirements.
  • Directed insurance verification, pre-authorisations, Guarantees of Payment (GOP), claims submission, denial follow-up, and financial coordination to optimise revenue cycle performance.
  • Collaborated with Physicians, Coding, Medical Records, Finance, Patient Access, and Insurance providers to ensure accurate documentation, charge capture, and timely claims resolution.
  • Produced operational reports and monitored revenue cycle KPIs to enable management performance analysis, ensure documentation quality, achieve audit readiness, and drive process improvement initiatives.
  • Served as departmental staff trainer, developing and delivering training on billing procedures, insurance workflows, healthcare systems, and quality standards to enhance team capability and ensure operational consistency.

Coordinated daily Patient Access, Front Office, Appointment Scheduling, and Medical Records operations, ensuring efficient patient registration, seamless appointment management, and high-quality administrative support.

  • Managed the complete medical record lifecycle, including documentation, indexing, scanning, retrieval, archiving, and record retention while maintaining compliance with healthcare documentation standards.
  • Verified patient demographics, insurance eligibility, and healthcare information to support accurate admissions, billing processes, and effective patient care delivery.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nursing teams, and administrative departments to facilitate patient flow, strengthen communication, and ensure timely access to accurate clinical documentation.
  • Ensured compliance with JCI standards, UAE healthcare regulations, and patient confidentiality requirements, supporting quality improvement, documentation accuracy, and operational excellence.

PATIENT SERVICES & DOCUMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST

International Clinic
Marrakesh, Morocco
2010.03 - 2014.01
  • Managed patient registration, medical records, and document control processes, ensuring accurate documentation, timely record retrieval, and compliance with healthcare documentation standards.
  • Verified patient demographics, medical information, and insurance details in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) while ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and accurate record management.
  • Coordinated with physicians, nursing, and administrative teams to facilitate efficient patient documentation workflows, medical record availability, and continuity of patient care.
  • Coordinated appointments, responded to inquiries, and assisted healthcare professionals, ensuring timely access to clinical documentation and patient records for improved patient support.
  • Tracked, archived, and retained documents, conducting quality control activities to support audit readiness and compliance with healthcare policies and data protection requirements.

HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR

AMPF Association
Agadir, Morocco
2007.07 - 2010.01
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals, program teams, and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient service delivery and operational coordination.
  • Coordinated registration, document control, and database management to enhance support for community health programmes and awareness initiatives.
  • Managed confidential health programme documentation and participant records, ensuring regulatory compliance and data accuracy to protect information confidentiality.
  • Prepared management reports and statistical data to improve documentation quality and support internal reviews and record management processes.
  • Provided administrative and operational support for health campaigns, workshops, and community outreach activities, contributing to effective programme delivery and public health education.

Education

International Master of Business Management -

Buckinghamshire University
UK

ISO Audit Certificate -

IMC Institute
UAE

Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt -

IMC Institute
UAE

Project Management Professional -

IMC Institute
UAE

Bachelor of English Literature -

Ibn Zoher University
Morocco

IT & Basic Softwares -

Institute of IT
Morocco

High School Degree -

Al Airfane High School
Morocco

Skills

  • Healthcare Operations & Administration
  • Operational & Workflow Management
  • Patient Access & Admissions
  • Revenue Cycle & Billing Operations
  • Insurance & Claims Management
  • Health Information & Documentation Management
  • Front Office & Patient Services
  • Team Leadership & Workforce Coordination
  • Staff Development & Performance Management
  • KPI Monitoring & Operational Excellence
  • Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
  • Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
  • Change Management & System Implementation
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Patient Experience & Service Excellence
  • Operational Reporting & Performance Analysis
  • Problem Solving & Issue Resolution
  • Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement

SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE

TrackCare | HIS | SAP CRM | Heartbeat CRM | INSTA CRM | Microsoft Office
365 | EMR/EHR/HIS

Accomplishments

  • Managed high-volume patient operations, supporting 500+ outpatient registrations and approximately 10 inpatient admissions daily while maintaining service quality and operational accuracy.
  • Supervised and developed a 10-member team, strengthening performance, workflow consistency, staff capability, and service delivery.
  • Managed approximately 3,000–5,000 insurance claims monthly, coordinating billing, insurance, documentation, and reimbursement activities to support efficient revenue cycle performance.
  • Supported the implementation of a new EMR/HIS system across multiple hospital departments, guiding staff and strengthening registration accuracy, documentation quality, and standardized workflows.
  • Supported the establishment and operational setup of an Admission Office, coordinating workflows, staffing, procedures, documentation, and interdepartmental requirements to ensure efficient patient admission operations.
  • Led cross-functional coordination across Patient Access, Medical Records, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Nursing, Physicians, IT, and Quality teams to improve workflows, resolve operational issues, and maintain service continuity.

LANGUAGES

Arabic
English
French

REFERENCES

References available upon request

Timeline

SENIOR HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Cmc Hospital
2023.04 - 2026.07

SENIOR PATIENT ACCESS & OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.01 - 2023.03

HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS & IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST

Mediclinic Middle East Corporate Office
2020.01 - 2020.12

SENIOR HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

NMC HEALTHCARE
2014.05 - 2019.10

PATIENT SERVICES & DOCUMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST

International Clinic
2010.03 - 2014.01

HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR

AMPF Association
2007.07 - 2010.01

International Master of Business Management -

Buckinghamshire University

ISO Audit Certificate -

IMC Institute

Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt -

IMC Institute

Project Management Professional -

IMC Institute

Bachelor of English Literature -

Ibn Zoher University

IT & Basic Softwares -

Institute of IT

High School Degree -

Al Airfane High School
MOHAMED AJHOUM