Open To Work
Cheryl Hovest
Lima
Summary
Detail-oriented Credentialing Specialist with expertise in provider enrollment and compliance monitoring. Proven ability to maintain accurate records and streamline data management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Credentialing/Payer Enrollment Specialist
Lima Memorial Health System
Lima
08.2022 - Current
- Review provider enrollment applications for accuracy and completeness.
- Updated provider CAQH profiles to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to gather and verify documentation for timely enrollment.
- Tracked changes in provider enrollment status and updated internal systems to ensure accuracy.
- Monitor and assist with renewal process for expirable licensures and certifications.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets to monitor expirable credentials and enrollment/revalidation progress.
Branch Service Manager
Huntington National Bank
Kalida
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw daily branch operations, enhancing service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Addressed customer inquiries on account balances, loan applications, and transactions, ensuring clarity and support.
- Maintained accurate records of all customer accounts and transactions.
- Performed daily audits of cash drawers in order to detect any discrepancies or irregularities.
Medical Office Supervisor
Blanchard Valley Health System
Ottawa
12.2016 - 08.2021
- Managed daily operations of medical office, ensuring timely resolution of customer inquiries and complaints.
- Acted as liaison between physicians, patients, hospital administration, vendors, and suppliers.
- Addressed employee performance issues, identifying root causes to implement effective solutions.
Medical Assistant
Putnam County Primary Care
Ottawa
09.2004 - 03.2008
- Supported physicians during patient examinations and medical procedures to ensure effective care.
- Administered injections, medications, and vaccinations according to provider instructions.
- Recorded vital signs and gathered medical histories to facilitate thorough patient assessments.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and optimized appointment calendars to enhance patient flow.
Medical Assistant
Pandora Family Physicians
Ottawa
06.2001 - 09.2004
- Collected and documented patient histories and vital signs to support comprehensive care and treatment planning.
- Assisted physicians during patient examinations and medical procedures to ensure accurate assessments.
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained appointment calendars to optimize workflow and reduce wait times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant Program
Lima Technical College
Lima05-2001
Skills
- Provider Enrollment Expertise
- Continuous learning attitude
- Leadership qualities
- Time management proficiency
- Compliance monitoring
- Data management
- Documentation accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- CAQH management
- Healthcare operations
Certification
Certified Provider Enrollment Specialist (CPES)
Timeline
Credentialing/Payer Enrollment Specialist
Lima Memorial Health System
08.2022 - Current
Branch Service Manager
Huntington National Bank
09.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Office Supervisor
Blanchard Valley Health System
12.2016 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant
Putnam County Primary Care
09.2004 - 03.2008
Medical Assistant
Pandora Family Physicians
06.2001 - 09.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant Program
Lima Technical College