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LA KISA DAVIS

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dedicated, reliable and exceedingly thorough Clinical/Administrative Professional with more than 19+ years in the Healthcare Industry.

Effective communication skills, resourceful and versatile candidate. Accustomed to accomplishing multiple concurrent tasks, performs consistent follow through, and prioritizes work in fast paced environment easily. Successfully completes numerous tasks while managing a demanding workload.

Areas of expertise,compliance, Start ups, Telemedicine, Credentialing, Contracting, Payor Enrollment, Privileging, CMS, CAQH, NCQA, URAC, TJC and well versed in over 17 different states.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Operations Manager

Spora Health
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2021 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
  • Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
  • Identify opportunities to improve clinical practices, devise strategies and implement plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
  • Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
  • Implemented onboarding process for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties, which lead to providers being ready to see patients sooner.
  • Deliver effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-train staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
  • Review operational policies and recommend solutions and change to Chief medical Officer
  • Partnered with Business Development to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Enrolled providers and Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance plans.
  • Obtained NPI numbers for providers and facilities and updated existing profiles.
  • Received and evaluated applications to look for missing and inaccurate information.
  • Conducted primary source verifications such as background checks and board certifications.
  • Assisted with physician recruitment by identifying specific providers within designated territories, negotiating rates for new physicians and distributing provider agreements, successfully recruiting 19 new physicians per 6 week intervals as we launch into new states.
  • Contributed to and enhanced audit processes to maximize quality management standards.
  • Increased provider satisfaction scores 17% by collecting and credentialing demographic updates, investigating 110 claims and inquiries per week and overseeing network integrity.
  • Assist in research and resolve disputes, billing discrepancies and claims efficiently to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Managed provider relations mailbox by triaging inquiries, facilitating resolution of incoming requests and forwarding requests to appropriate parties.
  • Foster strong, positive relationships with key providers by coordinating, facilitating and leading partnership meetings and identifying collaborative opportunities.
  • Answer provider inquiries per daily via email, telephone and written correspondence.
  • Identified network gaps and collaborated with Revenue Cycle Management to fill deficiencies.
  • Facilitate hiring of qualified Provider Operations personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
  • Developed and adjusted work schedules for Allied Health staff.

Provider Credentialing Consultant

KD Consulting and Coaching Services LLC
Las Vegas, NV
07.2021 - Current
  • Primarily focused on Medical/Telehealth Office Start Ups, Credentialing, Contracting and Privileging.
  • Oversaw team of 6
  • Project milestone completion and quality of work performed.
  • Secured continuous contracts, aligned with the objectives and modifications made to enhance effectiveness toward intended results
  • Worked closely with Clinical Operations teams to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Tracked costs and expenses and assessed closely against contract budgets.
  • Defined scopes, managed resources and oversaw schedules in line with contract requirements.
  • Evaluated, monitored and reported on work progression, while verifying compliance was upheld at all times.
  • Monitored milestones and deliverables to stay ahead of schedules and proactively spot potential roadblocks.
  • Negotiated to secure favorable quotes and contracts for expedited services if required.
  • Assigned specific tasks to specialists, balancing scheduling demands, available resources and specialist skill sets to achieve best possible contract outcomes.
  • Protected budget by tracking expenses and intervening to prevent overpayments or misuse.
  • Updated contract based on changing objectives, number of health plans and specialist availability.
  • Maintained close connection with CVO,MSO, Payors and Specialists to quickly identify and resolve problems.
  • Procured software, required to meet contract demands.
  • Led strategic planning sessions for time and budget management.
  • Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed network reps, specialists and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by creating employee schedules, managing payroll, organizing appointments and executing contract compliance procedures.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of schedules
  • Identified, addressed and either resolved or escalated contract issues.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow.

Sr. Contracting & Credentialing Specialist

Dispatch Health
Denver, CO
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Conducted primary source verifications such as background checks and board certifications.
  • Received and evaluated applications to look for missing and inaccurate information.
  • Enrolled providers and Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance plans.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate files, records and credentialing documents in well-maintained databases using Cactus and MSOW.
  • Communicated effectively with various parties each day using polished interpersonal and active listening skills.
  • Assisted with managed care auditing processes and performed internal file audits.
  • Worked closely with practitioners to help each obtain privileges at assigned healthcare facilities
  • Tracked expiration dates on documents and communicated with appropriate staff to avoid late filing.

Lead Credentialing & Privileging Specialist

Unlv Medicine
Las Vegas, NV
04.2018 - 07.2021
  • Performed primary source verifications such as criminal histories, licenses and board certifications.
  • Maintained informational resources, tracking and documenting requests for updates, certification, privileging and credentialing.
  • Processed documents and status-change requests, conducted followup assessment regarding credentialing, enrollment and privileging inquiries.
  • Set up NPI numbers, Licenses, and DEA Certifications for providers and facilities and updated current profile information.
  • Completed enrollments into Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance plans.
  • Coordinate the Onboarding processes with the Quality Improvement Department and other internal departments, as necessary
  • Prepare Initial Appointments and re-appointment files necessary to align with monthly Medical Committee Meetings, external audits by health plans or governmental agencies.
  • Perform duties and responsibilities assigned, Orient new staff to appropriate database use, capabilities, security.
  • Maintained informational resources, tracking and documenting requests for updates, certification and credentialing.
  • Tagged documents according to tiered access thresholds, updating packets, reviewing reports and forwarding items requiring approval or verification.
  • Checked applications for missing information and organized all paperwork.

Privileging Consultant

Sound Physicians
Westlake, TX
03.2016 - 04.2018
  • I am responsible for organizing, maintaining, and verifying all aspects of the credentialing process for healthcare practitioners in a health care-related facility, across 17 different states.
  • In all credentialing activities, I must comply with all legal and regulatory policies and procedures
  • Ensure credentialing, full or mini, for designated contractors in an organization
  • I maintain knowledge of jurisdictional requirements and document credentialing changes as needed
  • I communicate credentialing requirements and documents as needed.
  • Checked applications for missing information and organized all paperwork.

Private Medical Office Consultant

CAEMED MANAGEMENT LLC
Dallas, TX
10.2014 - 04.2018
  • Traveling , consulting , Identified problems with private medical practices, planned solutions using multidisciplinary approach to improve outcomes.
  • Collaborated with managers & employees of Private Health care teams to coordinate and implement policy's and procedures, for an efficient, seamless process
  • Train and coach teams of front and backs office medical assistants while implementing SOP's
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Train and Maintain compliance with laboratory, company and legal regulations.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Identified and corrected payment problems involving patients or third-party payers.
  • Introduce revenue cycle processes, working to maximize profitability and increase revenue.
  • Boost job efficiency by working closely with staff and analysts so that tasks and processes could be streamlined and duplication is avoided.
  • Increase overall efficiency of standard practices through design and development of improved policy and expedited procedures.
  • Collaborated with vendor and staff to gather data sources and expedite billing.

Credentialing Specialist

Provide Lt Locums Tenens
Frisco, TX
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Processed New Locums Providers, Onboarding, credentialing,
  • Performed primary source verifications such as criminal histories, licenses and board certifications.
  • Confirmed facility and user credentials to initiate and maintain registration and enrollment processes.
  • Completed enrollments into Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance plans across various states
  • Worked closely with recruiters and CVO, MSO.

Medical Assistant Supervisor

HCA Healthcare
Las Vegas, NV
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Back Office Lead Certified MA, effeciently coordinates training, staffing, continuity of patient care, assist physicians or mid-level practitioners, injections, phlebotomy, IV's,, triage, patient history intake, performs selected administrative duties, EMR training,
  • OSHA/CLIA training, effectively demonstrate teamwork, and adhere to Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement
  • Maintained safe work environment by wearing personal protective equipment.
  • Entered data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
  • Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
  • Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness.
  • Provided technical information about test results to physicians, family members or researchers.
  • Reviewed safety, health and sanitation processes throughout areas and enforced rules to promote security and safety.
  • Met budget targets and quality standards by proactively leading team members and monitoring operations.
  • Orchestrated staff meetings to maintain open communication and quickly address concerns.
  • Verified that patients had proper insurance coverage prior to procedures or appointment scheduling.
  • Navigated through multiple online systems to obtain documentation.
  • Liaised between physician, site of service and billing department to obtain appropriate documentation.

Clinical Administrator/Manager

UNITED CRITICAL CARE LUNG AND SLEEP
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Controlled medical, administrative tasks such as, purchasing, scheduling, payroll, licensure, credentialing, privileging, enrollment, prior authorizations, HIPAA, Fraud, Waste & Abuse Management
  • I cooperated with medical practitioners to ensure proper maintenance of expirable and certifications
  • Consistent contact with provider relations and medical staff maintained re-appointments, re-credentialing
  • Completed enrollments into Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance plans.
  • I function with departmental heads to evaluate systems and processes to ensure effective medical service
  • I held responsibility for hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations of administrative and clinical staff
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • I effectively worked with the medical officer for solving critical issues
  • Back office duties
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
  • Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and preparing annual budgets.
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
  • Created training modules and documentation to train staff.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
  • Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.

Medical Assistant

Internal Medicine & Associates
LAS VEGAS, NV
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Enthusiastically provided support to the, of the Medical Executive Committee as back office medical assistant
  • Clinic Manager
  • Resourcefully helped in daily functions and maintenance of the clinic
  • Responsibilities included triage, scheduling, check in/out, billing and coding, chart prep
  • Executed back office duties included injections, phlebotomy, assisted in minor surgeries, IV exchange, and assisted multiple physicians on occasion
  • Pharmacy calls
  • Lead several administrative/clinical employees, and scheduled back office monthly meetings, implemented OSHA seminars for doctors.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.

Education

Pending - Biblical Studies

Light University
  • Continuing education in Biblical Studies, Applying Biblical Principles & Precepts in Business
  • Professional development completed in Entrepreneurial Studies

Medical Assisting

Canterbury Career School , Las Vegas
06.1992

High School Diploma -

Ed W. Clark High , Las Vegas, NV
06.1990

Skills

  • Provider Relations,
  • Credentialing
  • Contracting
  • Privileging
  • Network Management,
  • NCQA, URAC, JHACO
  • CAQH
  • HEDIS
  • MEDI/MEDI (over 17 states)
  • Reporting & Analysis,
  • HIPAA
  • FWA
  • Leadership
  • Medical Billing/Coding
  • Developmental Team Management
  • Onboarding
  • Strategic Planning
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Quality Control Preceptor,
  • Compliance,
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Microsoft Office, Cactus, Echo One, Cred Stream, Modio, MDstaff
  • Service-Oriented
  • Relationship Building
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Telemedicine
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Licensing Requirements
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Employee Recruitment and Hiring
  • Financial Operations Oversight
  • Creative Thinking
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Nursing Protocols
  • Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
  • Applicant Interviewing
  • New Staff Orientation
  • Learning Strategies
  • Workflow Processes
  • Office Operations
  • Federal Statutes
  • Healthcare Marketing
  • Electronic Document Management System
  • Operational Standards
  • Task Prioritization
  • EMR Systems
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Organizational Goal Development
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Team Meetings
  • Operational Leadership
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Business Alliance
  • Budgetary Oversight
  • Policy Development and Optimization
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Employment Recordkeeping
  • Credentialing Requirements
  • Recruitment Management
  • Provider Enrollment
  • Credential Verification
  • Procedures Compliance
  • Credentialing Policies
  • Employment Data Tracking
  • Employee Orientation
  • Networking and Partnership Development
  • Training Strategies
  • Personnel Management
  • Facility Credentialing
  • Training Development and Execution
  • Information Updates
  • Management Consulting
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Organizational Skills
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Performance Improvement
  • Operational Records Maintenance
  • Clerical Support

Timeline

Clinical Operations Manager - Spora Health
12.2021 - Current
Provider Credentialing Consultant - KD Consulting and Coaching Services LLC
07.2021 - Current
Sr. Contracting & Credentialing Specialist - Dispatch Health
04.2021 - 12.2022
Lead Credentialing & Privileging Specialist - Unlv Medicine
04.2018 - 07.2021
Credentialing Specialist - Provide Lt Locums Tenens
11.2017 - 03.2018
Privileging Consultant - Sound Physicians
03.2016 - 04.2018
Medical Assistant Supervisor - HCA Healthcare
01.2016 - 05.2017
Private Medical Office Consultant - CAEMED MANAGEMENT LLC
10.2014 - 04.2018
Clinical Administrator/Manager - UNITED CRITICAL CARE LUNG AND SLEEP
01.2012 - 01.2016
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine & Associates
01.2007 - 01.2012
Light University - Pending, Biblical Studies
Canterbury Career School - , Medical Assisting
Ed W. Clark High - High School Diploma,
LA KISA DAVIS