Harold Barnes

Harold Barnes, MBA, has a comprehensive background in various industries and roles. Harold most recently worked at Shields Health Solutions as the Manager of Strategic Initiatives - Revenue Cycle Management, overseeing the patient AR and billing process for 8 specialty pharmacies. Prior to this, they served as the Manager of Revenue Cycle Management and Medical Billing Departments at the same company, where they managed pharmacy reimbursement and reconciliation for 34 individual pharmacies and 23 hospital systems. Additionally, they launched a Medical Billing Team to support billing for specialty medications.

Before their time at Shields Health Solutions, Harold worked at PharMerica in several managerial positions, including Manager of 3rd Party Audit, Claims Reconciliation, and Unapplied Cash. Harold also managed 3rd Party accounts receivables, claims reconciliation, and department reporting. As Corporate Trainer - Pharmacy Operations, they trained pharmacies throughout the United States on denial resolution, billing, and insurance adjudication.

Harold's earlier experience includes roles as the Office Administrator at Village Pediatrics and the Region Director of Finance and Administration at International Churches of Christ, where they oversaw managerial and financial accounting, budgeting, legal and human resource issues, and regional staff. Harold also worked at Reebok as the Outlet Apparel Buyer and Mobile Retail Manager, managing a multimillion-dollar budget and launching a successful product line. In their role as Director of Buying - International Division at Foot Locker, they managed a significant merchandise budget, coordinated global merchandising, and led the company's expansion into the European market.

Overall, Harold Barnes brings a diverse range of experience and expertise in revenue cycle management, medical billing, pharmacy operations, finance, and merchandising. Harold has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive efficiency and maximize outcomes in various settings.

Harold Barnes, MBA, has a strong educational background in Business Administration. Harold obtained their MBA from the University of Mary, where they studied from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Administration from the University of Mary, where they completed their studies from 1982 to 2006.

In addition to their formal education, Harold also has a certification in Team Management. Harold obtained this certification from McKinsey & Company in May 2021.