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Keshia Merriweather

St Louis

Summary

A dynamic and determined, task-driven professional with several years of proven experience in customer service, leadership, data entry, scheduling and results-oriented. Aiming to leverage these skills to successfully fill a next level position within the VA Medical Center.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Credentialing & Privileging Specialist GS 7 40hrs/

Jefferson Barrack VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current

· Assures providers are enrolled in VetPro.

· Ensures accurate provider data is entered into and maintained in the VetPro computer program.

· Receives and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation.

· Upon identification of a problem, research reference materials, regulations, and standards to identify appropriate action necessary to correct the problem.

· Assists C&P Manager/Analyst in drafting local credentialing processes and Medical Staff Bylaws in compliance with all applicable regulations.

· Provides guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation of establishing privileges for LIPs/Dependents.

· Provide input in problem solving, perform varies tasks involving projects appointed by supervisor that includes both administrative and organizational management in affiliated programs

· Upon receipt of individual credentials' files for review, incumbent ensures primary source verification to include, but not limited to, state licenses, DEA license, certifications, medical specialty training, and board certifications.

· Primary source verification includes, but may not be limited to, the American Medical Association, NPDB, state licensing agencies, specialty certification boards, universities, DoD and healthcare facilities.

· Generate correspondence

Lead Advanced Medical Support Assistant, Jan. 2021

John Cochran VA Medical Center
01.2021 - 11.2022

· The Lead MSA monitors and makes work assignments, provides input on performance, resolves daily workplace issues, and maintains efficient workflow.

· Assignments include but are not limited to ensure coverage of all areas of responsibility; conduct ongoing reviews to ensure quality of work.

· Ensure accurate and timely scheduling of appointments; provide guidance to staff members, to include changes in policies and procedures; distribute and balance workload.

· Create and maintain employee work schedules; orient and provide on-the-job training for new and current employees.

· Ensure all training requirements are met; organize the work structure of his/her assigned areas; and act as liaison between MSA and facility staff in order to resolve day to day conflicts.

· Responsible for scheduling appointments; including interpreting and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines.

Observe workers performance as well as conducts work performance critiques

Advanced Medical Support Assistant, GS-6 40 Hours

John Cochran VA Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2021

• Register patients to hospital.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients.
• Assist in auditing of daily movements.
• Assist in training of new employees.
• Coordinates with the patient care team to review the clinic utilization by using various reports.
• Ensure that the clinic setup is closely monitored to effectively support the needs of the clinic and make any necessary adjustments.
• Maintains effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary team, VA medical centers, and other agencies.
• Schedule and notify patients on all follow-up appointments requested by provider.
• Ensure patients charts are neatly organized and labeled with the correct information.

Customer Service Representative Specialist

Westin Hotel
08.2017 - 11.2018

· Provides exceptional customer service to all guests by assisting them in a friendly professional manner.

· Performs all check-ins and check-outs according to Hotel Service and Standard Operating Procedures.

· Manages online and phone reservations.

· Informs customers about payment methods and verified their credit card data.

· Provides information about hotel, available rooms, rates, and amenities.

· Responds and documents all guests’ questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner. Notifies designated department/personnel for resolving the situation.

· Communicates with hotel staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy, and fully furnished to accommodate guests’ needs.

· Confirms group reservations and arranges personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees.

· Pre-registers quests and prepares key packets.

Consistently improves customers satisfaction through resolution of conflicts, issues, and concerns

Frontier Airlines

Customer Service Agent
11.2014 - 12.2017

· Greeting customers when they enter the airport or arrive in the ticket area.

· Assist passengers with check-ins, verification, gate information, baggage claims, and any other passenger issues in the airport.

· Verify travel documents and provide boarding passes identification labels along with baggage and cargo routing tags.

· Weighed and tagged luggage for domestic and international flights. Communicated with passengers about luggage restrictions.

· Loaded passenger luggage onto conveyor belts to be sent to designated areas.

· Monitor the ticket counter area to ensure it follows safety policies and procedures.

· Assisted customers with ticket purchases, reservations, changes, and cancellations.

Education

Health Administration

Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO

Associate of Science -

St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Clayton High School
Clayton, MO
05.2004

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Training
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Administrative Skills
  • Time Management

TMS Courses

Dep BC - TMS VA 23355 - Credentialing Basics

Dep BC - TMS VA 23358 - Sharing Files - Concurrent Appointments - 

Dep BC - TMS va 23357 - Privacy and the Credentialer's Responsibilities

Dep BC - TMS VA 23354 - Committee Minutes and Appropriate Documentation  

Dep BC - TMS VA 23346 - Secondary Flagging Systems and Internal Controls  

Dep BC - TMS VA 23347 - Red Flags and Alarms

Dep BC - TMS VA 23345 - Reporting to State Licensure Boards


LIP BC - TMS VA 19595 -  Privacy and the Credentialer’s Responsibility 

LIP BC - TMS VA  19587 -  Credentialing Basics Class 

LIP BC – TMS VA 19596 - Get the Scoop/ LIP Policy Review (VHA Hdbk 1100.19)

LIP BC -TMS VA 19593 -  Red Flags and Alarms 

LIP BC - TMS VA 19594 - Internal Controls

LIP BC – TMS VA 19591 - Privileging Basics

LIP BC – TMS VA 19588 - OPPE/ FPPE

LIP BC - TMS VA 19592 - Advanced Practice Professionals

LIP BC – TMS VA 19589 - Separation/ Adverse Privileging Actions

LIP BC – TMS VA 19590 - Reporting to State Licensure Boards

LIP BC - TMS VA 20919 - Preparation of a Quality Evidence File


Timeline

Credentialing & Privileging Specialist GS 7 40hrs/

Jefferson Barrack VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current

Lead Advanced Medical Support Assistant, Jan. 2021

John Cochran VA Medical Center
01.2021 - 11.2022

Advanced Medical Support Assistant, GS-6 40 Hours

John Cochran VA Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2021

Customer Service Representative Specialist

Westin Hotel
08.2017 - 11.2018

Frontier Airlines

Customer Service Agent
11.2014 - 12.2017

Health Administration

Washington University in St Louis

Associate of Science -

St. Louis Community College

High School Diploma -

Clayton High School
Keshia Merriweather