Allana Smith
@allanasmith
I lead credentialing and network operations to drive compliance and operational improvement.
What I'm looking for
I have over 5 years of credentialing management expertise and provider network operations experience, and I consistently deliver high-quality results with strong people skills.
I combine strategic leadership with hands-on engagement to ensure compliance with NCQA, CMS, DOH and OMIG standards while leading operational improvements. I reengineered credentialing and network operations processes, increasing productivity by up to 15% and decreasing error rates by 25%.
I build dashboards, lead credentialing database and directory builds, and own cross-functional projects with IT, Quality and Contracts teams. I have led audits and annual due diligence monitoring on delegated vendors, prepared regulatory submissions and PNDS reporting, and managed SIU investigations when required. I oversee hiring, training, coaching and performance management to develop high-performing teams.
I hold advanced degrees (MS and EMBA) and bring strong analytical, organizational and critical-thinking skills to drive continuous improvement. I am seeking opportunities to apply my credentialing, network adequacy and compliance expertise to improve access, quality and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager of Credentialing
VillageCareMax
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Lead provider verification and SIU investigations to ensure state and federal compliance; reengineered credentialing and network operations, increasing productivity 10% and reducing error rate 25%. Manage hiring, training, dashboards, and serve as business owner for credentialing database projects.
Manager of Network Operations
Care Source
Apr 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Developed processes and metrics to monitor network operations, produced CMS and state provider network reports, and led a team of 6 Data Analysts to improve data accuracy and network adequacy. Identified trends and implemented process improvements to mitigate organizational risk.
Manager of Credentialing/Contracting
Amida Care
Jun 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 8 months)
Reengineered credentialing and network operations, increasing productivity 15% and reducing error rate 25%; oversaw 9 credentialing analysts and ensured NCQA, NYDOH, and CMS compliance across credentialing and delegated vendor audits. Led credentialing database and directory build projects and annual due diligence audits for 80+ delegated vendors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Joseph's University
Executive Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed an Executive Master of Business Administration focused on business administration.
St. Joseph's University
Master of Science, Organizational Management
Completed a Master of Science in Organizational Management.
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