Meredith Salinas
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Resourceful professional in healthcare management known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and patient care coordination. Excel at team leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and quality service delivery in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Harlingen, Texas
04.2024 - Current
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Created and maintained up-to-date records related to customer accounts or financial transactions.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures pertaining to office administration matters.
- Acted as a liaison between the executives and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication flow.
- Researched and prepared information for presentations to high-level executives.
- Followed proper accounting and bookkeeping procedures to support audits.
- Analyzed existing contracts to identify areas of improvement, risk, or potential savings opportunities.
- Negotiated terms and conditions with vendors and suppliers to ensure favorable pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules.
- Developed strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality of products, services provided by vendors, suppliers.
- Prepared reports summarizing contractual commitments for senior management review.
- Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication, and internal needs.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Managed contract negotiations to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Reviewed and analyzed vendor contracts for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate contract implementation.
- Developed and maintained contract databases for easy access and tracking.
- Negotiated amendments or modifications to existing contracts as necessary.
- Managed contract closeout process, resolving all issues prior to release of final payment.
- Monitored contract performance to ensure that deadlines were met by both the client and contractor.
- Checked information in company's database for accuracy and updated data with current information to maintain records.
- Oversaw contract closeouts and addressed all issues prior to release of final payment.
Medical Credentialing Specialist
South Texas Physician Alliance
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Completed enrollments into Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance plans
- Performed primary source verifications such as criminal histories
- Processed documents and status-change requests.
- Managed provider credentialing processes for healthcare professionals and facilities.
- Reviewed applications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to gather necessary documentation for credentialing.
- Maintained accurate records in credentialing databases and tracking systems.
- Ensured timely completion of credentialing processes by providing guidance to providers on required documentation.
- Performed primary source verifications such as criminal histories, licenses and board certifications.
- Conducted background checks on potential providers utilizing various resources including state licensing boards, OIG and GSA Exclusion List, NPDB.
- Participated in periodic audits of credentialing files to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Human Resource Specialist
US Army
01.2011 - 04.2022
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with business needs
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed employee records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
- Prepared reports related to HR activities such as turnover rate analysis, absenteeism rate.
- Provided advice and counsel on employee relations issues ranging from attendance problems to harassment claims.
- Conducted workplace investigations to address allegations of harassment or discrimination, ensuring a safe work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
The College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX12-2025
Associate of Science - Health And Medical Administrative Services
The College of Health Care Professions
TX09-2024
Medical Assistant Certificate Program -
The College of Health Care Professions
10.2023
Medical Assistant Externship -
Medrano Pediatric Clinic
10.2023
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Schedule management
- Professional and mature
- Adaptability
- Healthcare compliance
- Contract negotiation
- Legal compliance
- Task prioritization
- Excellent communication
- Medical terminology
- Healthcare administration
- Manage executive schedules
- Meeting planning
- Prepare correspondence
- Data research and compilation
Certification
- NCRMA
- AHA/BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Valley Baptist Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Medical Credentialing Specialist
South Texas Physician Alliance
05.2022 - 01.2023
Human Resource Specialist
US Army
01.2011 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
The College of Health Care Professions
Medical Assistant Certificate Program -
The College of Health Care Professions
Medical Assistant Externship -
Medrano Pediatric Clinic
Associate of Science - Health And Medical Administrative Services
The College of Health Care Professions
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