Meredith Berchoff
Smithtown,NY
Summary
Dynamic Credentialing Specialist with extensive experience at Sight MD, adept at managing provider credentialing processes and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance data management and communication, facilitating timely onboarding and maintaining high standards of accuracy. Recognized for problem-solving skills and attention to detail in fast-paced environments. Accomplished credentialing specialist with several years of experience accomplishing demanding information security related tasks. Maintains strict data accuracy, retention and access expectations according to internal productivity demands. Organized, thorough approach toward handling credentialing procedures and addressing requests-for-access. Tracked and compiled information management needs to ascertain access tiers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Credentialing Specialist
Sight MD
Hauppauge, New York
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed provider credentialing processes for medical staff compliance and quality assurance.
- Coordinated documentation collection for new and renewing practitioner applications.
- Reviewed primary source verification to ensure accuracy of credentials and licenses.
- Maintained accurate databases for tracking credentialing status and documentation.
- Ensured timely completion of credentialing processes by providing guidance to providers on required documentation.
- Processed re-credentialing applications for existing providers according to contractual requirements.
- Prepared correspondence for various departments concerning credentialing updates or requests for additional information.
- Maintained informational resources, tracking and documenting requests for updates, certification and credentialing.
Credentialing Specialist
North American Partners in Anesthesia
Melville, NY
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Generated reports to update status on credentialing and hiring processes.
- Reviewed candidate credentials for compliance with program, state, and federal standards.
- Facilitated communication between providers and administrative teams regarding credentialing requirements.
- Guided providers on required documentation to ensure timely completion of credentialing processes.
- Reviewed and processed credentialing applications to maintain accuracy and compliance with accreditation standards.
- Processed re-credentialing applications for existing providers per contractual obligations.
- Prepared correspondence for departments related to credentialing updates and information requests.
- Conducted post-hire check-ins to equip employees with necessary tools and resources for job success.
Store Manager
Yankee Candle
Hicksville, NY
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Promoted team-oriented culture with common sales, service and productivity goals.
- Set performance expectations for employees and implemented improvement plans to reach targets.
- Delegated assignments to meet coverage needs and maintain store standards.
- Managed daily store operations and staff scheduling for optimal efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new employees on product knowledge and customer service.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and product displays.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance store presentation and appeal.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate updates and promote teamwork.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to maintain high satisfaction levels.
Senior Store Manager
DressBarn
Freeport, NY
02.2001 - 09.2016
- Interacted with customers on sales floor to build rapport and offer product expertise.
- Worked with corporate and executive-level staff to address operational needs and establish strategies for profit growth.
- Revamped systems, processes, and training programs to reverse underperforming store metrics.
- Oversaw daily store operations and staff performance.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured product availability.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service skills.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards to enhance store presentation.
- Developed schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and coverage.
- Conducted regular sales analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Collaborated with corporate to align on promotional strategies and initiatives.
- Resolved customer complaints and ensured satisfaction through effective communication.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends in customer spending habits and develop strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated promotional events such as sales campaigns or special offers to drive business growth.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient and professional manner.
- Established membership loyalty implementing rewards program to drive client retention.
- Monitored stock levels and ordering of new merchandise as needed.
Education
Business School - Medical Billing and Credentialing
Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY05.2019
High School Diploma -
Mac Auther High School
Levittown, NYSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Credentialing documentation
- Data management
- Verity
- Cactus
- Medicaid expertise
- Medicare expertise
- Employee onboarding
- Application management
- Group assistance
- Provider relations
- New hire onboarding
- Employment recordkeeping
- Report preparation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Remote conferencing
- Communication
- Insurance procedures
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Report generation
- Employee onboarding
Timeline
Credentialing Specialist
Sight MD
10.2024 - 10.2025
Credentialing Specialist
North American Partners in Anesthesia
09.2019 - 09.2024
Store Manager
Yankee Candle
09.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Store Manager
DressBarn
02.2001 - 09.2016
Business School - Medical Billing and Credentialing
Hunter Business School
High School Diploma -
Mac Auther High School