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Tahj Smith

Tend Dental Studios
Oak Grove,KY
Tahj Smith
9
years of professional experience

Dynamic healthcare professional dedicated to bridging gaps and addressing disparities within the industry. Proven expertise in leading teams and analyzing data to develop actionable strategies that exceed organizational goals and drive impactful initiatives. Passionate about enhancing healthcare systems through policy reform while prioritizing patient centered care. A result oriented approach ensures the delivery of high quality services that meet diverse community needs.

Work History

Credentialing and Payor Relations Manager

4 Years 5 Months
Tend Dental Studios | 05.2022 - Current
  • Direct credentialing operations, maintaining compliance with regulatory bodies and internal SLAs.
  • Manage credentialing for dental providers across our DSO practices, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements.
  • Analyze contracts and fee schedules to determine benefits, discrepancies, conflicts, and opportunities within the organization.
  • Reduced payer enrollment timelines by 80%.
  • Analyzed contracts and fee schedules to determine benefits, discrepancies, conflicts, and opportunities within the organization.
  • Oversaw budget management for vendor recruitment, optimizing resource allocation to align with company objectives.
  • Developed operational strategies to enhance team productivity and meet project deadlines.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Member Experience Manager

1 Year 5 Months
Tend Dental Studios | 07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed team of 30 staff across operations, executing processes and ensuring adherence to KPIs to enhance service delivery.
  • Conducted trend analysis and created daily reports identifying operational issues, enabling targeted improvements.
  • Developed SOPs, training guides, and performance metrics to boost productivity and reduce resolution times.
  • Partnered with compliance, revenue cycle, and workforce management teams to address escalations and streamline workflows.
  • Led conflict resolution efforts for patients and staff, enhancing overall service delivery and team morale.
  • Led corrective action plans and performance reviews to support employee development

Member Experience Specialist

6 Months
Tend Dental Studios | 08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Executed operational support functions, enhancing scheduling, billing resolution, and insurance verification processes.
  • Coordinated service delivery across six studio locations, aligning operations with patient service standards to enhance overall experience.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction through proactive communication and effective issue resolution, contributing to operational efficiency.

Direct Support Professional

1 Year 3 Months
Capital City Residential Healthcare | 10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Provided compassionate care and facilitated daily operations in residential facility to enhance resident well-being.
  • Maintained strict adherence to care protocols while managing medication administration and personal care to ensure safety and health of residents.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Monitored client behavior and reported changes to ensure appropriate support and intervention.

Education

MPA - Healthcare

Franklin University | Columbus, OH | 12-2026

Healthcare Specialization

BS - Psychology

Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN | 05-2021

Skills

Cross-functional leadership
Data analytics
Process optimization
Credentialing management
Performance tracking
Policy development
Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Member Experience Manager

Tend Dental Studios
07.2022 - 12.2023Read More

Credentialing and Payor Relations Manager

Tend Dental Studios
05.2022 - CurrentRead More

Member Experience Specialist

Tend Dental Studios
08.2020 - 02.2021Read More

Direct Support Professional

Capital City Residential Healthcare
10.2017 - 01.2019Read More

Franklin University

MPA from Healthcare
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Middle Tennessee State University

BS from Psychology
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Tahj Smith