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Renate Smits

Grand Rapids

Summary

Healthcare operations expert with extensive experience in program coordination and workflow optimization at Corewell Health. Demonstrated ability in data analysis and cross-functional collaboration, leading to improved service accuracy and operational efficiency. Developed impactful process enhancements and comprehensive training materials.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Service Representative

COREWELL HEALTH
Grand Rapids
03.2023 - Current
  • Supported program and workflow execution across 12 clinical sites, ensuring accurate documentation, eligibility verification, and Epic data integrity.
  • Partnered with leaders on redesigning workflows and improving processes, resolving issues, and preparing for operational readiness.
  • Collected and analyzed KPIs related to volume, accuracy, payments, and operational trends to inform decision-making.
  • Develop workflow guides, SOP-aligned materials, tip sheets, and user documentation to standardize processes.
  • Deliver testing, validation, and training support for system and workflow changes.

Provider Service Representative

PRIORITY HEALTH
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Interpreted policy, benefits, claims, and operational rules for providers across Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid lines.
  • Enhanced first-contact resolution and service accuracy by clarifying documentation and workflows.
  • Coordinated cross-functional efforts to address systemic issues and improve provider experience.

Healthcare Operations Specialist

ROBERT HALF HIRING SOLUTIONS
01.2021 - 07.2021

Billing Coordinator, CHERRY HEALTH

May 2021 - Jul 2021

  • Analyzed CRM and claims data to identify errors and implemented corrective workflows in Salesforce to enhance billing accuracy.
  • Cleared 6-month Medicare/Medicaid backlog and documented billing processes to streamline operations.

Network Operations Specialist, ANSWER HEALTH PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION Jan 2021 - May 2021

  • Led provider credentialing workflows for 100+ providers using Salesforce; ensured data accuracy and compliance.
  • Documented onboarding workflows and coordinated with Informatics/IT teams to ensure system configuration met provider credentialing requirements.

Account Manager/Office Manager

JPL BOOKS
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Translated business requirements into actionable operational plans for major clients.
  • Analyzed workflows to reduce delivery times by 20–25%.
  • Developed performance metrics and reporting tools to enhance quality dashboards.

Church Relations Associate

WORLD RENEW
05.2011 - 02.2019
  • Facilitated donor engagement and communication between board and church leadership to strengthen partnerships.
  • Coordinated program activities and relationship management workflows to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Facilitated community engagement initiatives to enhance local support programs.
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts to strengthen organizational outreach and impact.
  • Managed communication strategies to promote awareness of humanitarian projects.

Kids Hope USA Director

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
11.2005 - 05.2013
  • Recruited and trained 50 volunteers, enhancing support for school partners through effective stakeholder communication.
  • Planned events and developed program workflows and training materials to ensure program success.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to align church vision with community needs.
  • Developed and implemented programs to enhance member engagement and participation.
  • Oversaw administrative functions to ensure smooth church operations and governance.

Managed Care Consultant / Program Manager / Administrative Assistant to Senior VP

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN
11.1990 - 05.2001
  • Oversaw Michigan PPO program for General Motors/UAW populations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Executed cost/utilization analysis and provider performance reviews to enhance regulatory compliance.
  • Created executive-level reports, presentations, and workflows to support multi-site initiatives and improve program documentation.

Education

Master of Arts - Mathematical Statistics

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Skills

  • Patient registration management
  • Patient billing support
  • Patient privacy compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • CRM and Salesforce operations
  • Project coordination
  • Workflow optimization
  • Process improvement
  • Operational readiness
  • Data analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Training documentation
  • User story development

Certification

  • Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (HFMA), 01/2024
  • Certified Healthcare Financial Professional – Module I (HFMA), 01/2025
  • Corewell Health CFO Mentoring Program, 01/2025

Tools And Systems

  • Epic
  • Salesforce
  • CRM
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teams
  • Outlook

Selected Projects

  • Standardized Epic registration workflows across 12 sites, authoring guides and training materials; reduced registration time by 3–5 minutes per patient and improved data quality.
  • Credentialed 100+ providers by redesigning Salesforce-driven onboarding workflows, improving compliance, completeness, and cycle time.
  • Cleared a six month Medicare/Medicaid claims backlog (Cherry Health) through CRM/claims analysis and corrective workflow redesign.
  • Managed GM’s Michigan PPO program (BCBSM)—analyzed utilization trends, supported cost-saving initiatives, and ensured NCQA/HCFA compliance.
  • Reduced fulfillment and billing cycle times by 20–25% (JPL Books) through workflow analysis and KPI reporting.

Timeline

Patient Service Representative

COREWELL HEALTH
03.2023 - Current

Provider Service Representative

PRIORITY HEALTH
08.2021 - 03.2023

Healthcare Operations Specialist

ROBERT HALF HIRING SOLUTIONS
01.2021 - 07.2021

Account Manager/Office Manager

JPL BOOKS
02.2019 - 01.2020

Church Relations Associate

WORLD RENEW
05.2011 - 02.2019

Kids Hope USA Director

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
11.2005 - 05.2013

Managed Care Consultant / Program Manager / Administrative Assistant to Senior VP

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN
11.1990 - 05.2001

Master of Arts - Mathematical Statistics

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences

University of Michigan
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