Leah Danescu
Berkley
Summary
Highly dependable and detail-orientated professional with more than 18+ years of solid expertise in verifying credentials for healthcare providers, seeking the opportunity to contribute, grow and add value to a new organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Credentialing Specialist
Henry Ford Health System (Previously Ascension Health)
10.2015 - Current
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to gather necessary information for accurate credentialing documentation.
- Conduct thorough background checks and primary source verifications in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Update and maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports in credentialing databases, resulting in organized credentialing files and ensuring timely renewals.
- Manage multiple priorities effectively, resulting in the on-time completion of credentialing tasks for numerous providers simultaneously.
- Safeguard confidential provider information by adhering to strict data privacy regulations and company policies.
- Facilitat training sessions for new staff on credentialing processes, improving team efficiency.
Medical Staff Office Coordinator
Henry Ford Health System
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Facilitated communication between departments, resulting in improved collaboration during the credentialing process.
- Expedited the onboarding process for new providers, ensuring timely completion of all required documentation and verifications.
- Prepared records for site visits and file audits.
- Coordinated credentialing committee meetings, ensuring productive discussions and decision-making.
Credentialing Specialist
Ascension Health
03.2007 - 11.2013
- Verified Physician and Mid-Level credentials and maintained detailed records to ensure accurate documentation.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by regularly updating policies and procedures related to credentialing.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Management
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12-2006
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Expert in MD-Staff
- Cactus credentialing software systems
- Discretion and data privacy
- Detail oriented, multi-tasking and time management
- Building and maintaining professional relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Analytical and critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Supported transition from paper to electronic credentialing system
- Assisted in integration process during merger of Ascension and Henry Ford
- Recognized by leadership for consistently exceeding expectations on annual evaluations
Timeline
Credentialing Specialist
Henry Ford Health System (Previously Ascension Health)
10.2015 - Current
Medical Staff Office Coordinator
Henry Ford Health System
11.2013 - 06.2015
Credentialing Specialist
Ascension Health
03.2007 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - General Management
Oakland University
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