Thelma Salazar, Cfe, C Ph T, Cbcs
About Thelma Salazar, Cfe, C Ph T, Cbcs
Thelma Salazar is a Special Investigation Unit Associate II at Navitus Health Solutions, where she has worked since 2015. She has extensive experience in healthcare administration and billing, with previous roles at various organizations including Medorizon and Fresenius Medical Care.
Work at Navitus
Thelma Salazar has been employed at Navitus Health Solutions as a Special Investigation Unit Associate II since 2015. In this role, she monitors media for trend information related to fraud and conducts monthly reviews of the OIG/EPLS sanctions list. She is responsible for the analysis and liaison of governmental agency requests for information, including audits and investigations. Additionally, she handles various special projects within the Special Investigation Unit and assists in the development of fraud and compliance training for new staff members.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Navitus Health Solutions, Thelma Salazar held several positions in the healthcare administration field. She worked as an Account Manager at Medorizon from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, she served as a Bilingual Medical Billing Healthcare Administrator at Home Care Dimensions from 2009 to 2013. Her experience also includes roles as a Behavioral Health Billing Specialist at Goodwill/Easter Seals from 2011 to 2012, a Credit and Refund Patient Account Representative at Fresenius Medical Care from 2012 to 2013, and a Billing Specialist at Dynamic Physical Therapy in 2012. Earlier in her career, she was a Training Department Records Administrator at San Antonio Aerospace from 2006 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Thelma Salazar earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the University of Phoenix, studying from 2007 to 2011. She also studied at Penn Foster, focusing on Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Since 2018, she has been pursuing further education in Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation at ACFE, achieving the designation of Certified Fraud Examiner. Her educational background supports her expertise in healthcare administration and fraud investigation.
Professional Certifications
Thelma Salazar holds several professional certifications that enhance her qualifications in the healthcare and fraud investigation sectors. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a credential she obtained in 2018. Additionally, she has certifications as a Certified Professional Healthcare Auditor (C Ph T) and a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS). These certifications reflect her commitment to maintaining high standards in her professional practice.