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Nichole Smith

Knoxville,Tennessee

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in both the legal field and contract management. talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Specialist

TeamHealth
Knoxville, TN
09.2019 - 03.2024

· Prepare, compose, maintain and amend contractual agreements between clinical providers and medical facilities.

· Facilitate and track the entire facility application and reappointment process.

· Prepare and ensure accuracy of clinician applications and all pertinent documents.

· Articulate anomalous language to reconcile the demands of both parties.

· Provide solutions to enhance the efficiency of contract operations.

· Establish working relationships with stakeholders, clinicians, internal and external personnel.

· Responsible for file documentation, data entry, database(s) maintenance and document disseminate.

· Interface with internal and external legal counsel and other resources.

· Researched immigration status and corporation status.

· Ensure personal adherence to professional confidentiality standards and in accordance with legal, ethical, and facility policies.

· Confirm contract follows federal, and state laws and mandates.

Office Manager

Chelsea Adjusting Services
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Oversaw day-to-day office operations, correspondence, and procedures.
  • Designed, organized, and maintained file system.
  • Trained and mentored staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by effectively resolving client and case issues.
  • Discussed, developed, and executed performance-based objective plans.
  • Conducted client/defendant locates, intakes, insurance, and asset investigations.
  • Handled process service.
  • Investigated facts of liability.

Legal Assistant

Ooten, Betz, & Baril, LLC
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
  • Investigated facts of liability.
  • Controlled correspondence between clients, insurance companies, and related personnel.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Liaised with multiple departments to facilitate responsive documents and documents retention.
  • Initiated and responded to claims, gathered, and presented evidence and counseled clients.

Education

Paralegal Certificate Program -

George Mason University

Notary Public - undefined

Skills

  • Contract Development
  • Research and analysis
  • Office management
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Data entry
  • Customer relations
  • Senior leadership support
  • Legal Research; Westlaw, LexisNexis
  • Proficient with document applications: SmartSheets, DocuSign, Adobe Sign, Google Docs, Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Navigating and utilizing company specific software; Zenith, OnBase, Teamworks

Timeline

Contract Specialist

TeamHealth
09.2019 - 03.2024

Office Manager

Chelsea Adjusting Services
02.2019 - 09.2019

Legal Assistant

Ooten, Betz, & Baril, LLC
09.2018 - 02.2019

Notary Public - undefined

Paralegal Certificate Program -

George Mason University

Section name

References and additional work experience available upon request
Nichole Smith