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Work History
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Certification
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Dr. Moona Myra Menezes

Dr. Moona Myra Menezes

Healthcare Professional
Dubai

Summary

Results-driven Health Insurance professional with extensive experience in operations consulting and network management with proven track record of business practice improvements and cost savings. Skilled in working with international clients in Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Passionate about healthcare and wellness, looking for an organization which aligns with my personal and professional aspirations

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

TPA Assessment and Audit Specialist

Allianz Partners
Dubai
12.2022 - Current
  • Create frameworks/manuals for TPA audits including SOPs, audit schedule, reports and feedback templates
  • Identifying gaps in current procedures of TPA operations and propose solutions for the same
  • Determine commercial component of the audit by direct savings, recoveries and indirect savings by influencing changes in billing patterns, monitoring utilization, recommendations on tariff negotiations etc

Network Auditor

Aetna, CVS company
Dubai
11.2019 - 11.2022
  • Oversee complete audit cycles from design/ implementation of the audit and post audit monitoring
  • Governance of TPA compliance to local/International regulatory frameworks, market standards, billing rules and internal workflows
  • Collaborate closely with business analytics/Actuaries to study claims trends, validate outliers, quantify direct recoveries, indirect savings and monitor billing patterns post audits
  • Engage with TPAs directly to present findings, handle rebuttals, negotiations and implement agreed process improvements
  • Integral contribution in building and training the current EMEA Network Audit Team at Aetna.

Senior Claims Specialist

Aetna, CVS company
Dubai
07.2016 - 10.2019
  • Assessment of claims across all markets and benefits
  • Liaise with vendors for accurate and timely processing of claims
  • Dental subject matter expert
  • Training claims teams on application of dental benefits and spotting suspicious claims behavior
  • Creation of document support for the team for easy reference when dealing with contentious dental claims reducing errors and turn around times.

Medical Operations Consultant

Neuron LLC
Dubai
07.2015 - 05.2016
  • Responsible for streamlining direct billing operations like assessment, triage, volumes management and reports
  • Periodic analysis of claims data to spot anomalies and identify areas of cost containment
  • Design solutions for identified gaps by implementing lean processes.

Associate Dentist

Ajay Aras Dental Clinic
Goa
06.2015 - 05.2016
  • Attending to patients‑ all dental procedures and assisting on complex surgeries
  • Managing the facility including staff and inventory

Radio Disc Jockey

All India Radio
Panaji, Goa- India
2012 - 2015

Host Live shows on the radio including music selection, audience interactions and managing advertising.

Hosting stage events for popular entertainment events, scientific conventions and award functions.

Managing Sponsorships and patronages for the radio stations

Voice over collaborations with local brands for advert production

Resident Dentist

Goa Dental College and Hospital
Goa
11.2012 - 05.2013
  • Attending to patients
  • Patient/parent counselling and education
  • Supervising interns and students during clinical postings
  • Organizing community dental camps for children in schools and shelters

Education

MBA - Healthcare Management

Goa Institute of Management
03.2013 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry

Goa Dental College And Hospital
07.2005 - 07.2011

Skills

Health Insurance Operations and Networks

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Certification

Cert CII Charted Insurance

Accomplishments

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Interests

Wellness- Certificate in Integrative Nutrition- Institute of Integrative Nutrition -Pursuing

Hiking- Yorshire Dales 3 Peaks Challenge

Dance- Trained in Indian Classical form -Kathak

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