Ascend, a MAXIMUS Company
Paula Hiltunen is an experienced professional in the field of social work and quality coordination, currently serving as a Quality Coordinator for Specialty Assessments at Ascend, A MAXIMUS Company since June 2016. Previously, Paula held roles such as Care Manager at LTCG, where responsibilities included making claim determinations for long-term care insurance, and as a program monitor with the State of TN Department of Finance and Administration Bureau of Tenncare, overseeing services for the elderly and disabled. Paula's background encompasses a range of positions within state departments, focusing on compliance, case management, and program monitoring, as well as experience in crisis intervention and inpatient psychiatric care. Paula earned a Bachelor's of Social Work from Northern Michigan University.