Cassandra McKeon
Latham,NY
Summary
Experienced Credentialing Specialist adept at conducting application reviews and primary source verifications. Excellent relationship-building, problem-solving and communication skills. Experienced administrative professional with 20+ years in provider credentialing services. Works productively with facilities, provider groups and individual professionals. Knowledgeable about application requirements for government and private insurance plans.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Credentialing Specialist
Capital Region Gastroenterology, Assc
Latham , NY
2001.10 - Current
- Conducted primary source verifications such as background checks and board certifications.
- Received and evaluated applications to look for missing and inaccurate information.
- Obtained NPI numbers for providers and facilities and updated existing profiles.
- Enrolled providers and Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance plans.
- Prepared records for site visits and file audits.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Administered benefits programs, analyzed compensation and other competitive data and prepared budgets.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence
Executive Assistant
Park Tire Center
Clifton Park , NY
1993.02 - 2000.12
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and leadership.
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Worked with clients to effectively plan and coordinate logistics for special projects and events.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
HVCC
Troy, NY05.1992
Skills
- Performance Appraisal
- Credential Verification
- Management Consulting
- Provider Enrollment
- Problem Resolution
- Procedures Compliance
- Leave of Absence Transitions
- Employment Recordkeeping
- Termination Documentation
- Site Visits
- Confidential Records Management
- Candidate Searching
- Applicant Qualification
- Credentialing Policies
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Credentialing Requirements
Timeline
Credentialing Specialist
Capital Region Gastroenterology, Assc
2001.10 - Current
Executive Assistant
Park Tire Center
1993.02 - 2000.12
Associate of Applied Science - Business
HVCC
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