Dreama Hembree
@dreamahembree
I am an experienced credentialing leader improving payer enrollment, compliance, and provider network performance.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced, results-driven credentialing and payer enrollment leader with over 20 years in healthcare administration and provider network management.
I have led multi-state credentialing teams, streamlined enrollment processes, and ensured compliance with NCQA, CMS, and payer regulations, driving audit readiness and high client retention. I regularly present KPIs and strategic updates to executive leadership and negotiate contracts to maximize provider network participation and financial outcomes.
I oversee end-to-end credentialing workflows including Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, DME credentialing, site additions, and facility privileges, and I collaborate with developers to build proprietary credentialing software that provides real-time compliance insight. I also mentor team members, set performance goals, and align operations with client objectives.
I hold HFMA Certified Revenue Cycle Representative certification and am proficient with CAQH, PECOS, NPPES, Athenahealth, AdvancedMD, eClinicalWorks, Salesforce, Excel, and Google Workspace. I am available for relocation or remote roles and am passionate about improving patient access through efficient, compliant credentialing systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Credentialing Manager
Quadris Team
May 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Lead end-to-end credentialing and payer enrollment for multi-state providers, ensuring NCQA, CMS, and payer compliance while supporting practice expansion initiatives. Manage client reporting, negotiate contract amendments, and mentor teams to maintain high client retention.
Credentialing Manager / Account Manager
Quadris Team
May 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Lead end-to-end credentialing and payer enrollment for multi-state healthcare providers, ensuring NCQA/CMS compliance and maintaining high client retention across multi-year engagements.
Patient Access Manager
Saint Luke's Health System
Jun 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Coordinated clinic services and patient flow for rotating providers, trained front desk staff, and improved scheduling and reporting processes. Supported operational efficiency across clinics through staff development and workflow optimization.
Billing & Credentialing Manager
Heflin Family Clinic
Oct 2008 - Feb 2015 (6 years 4 months)
Managed full-spectrum billing, coding, and provider credentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers, overseeing charge posting, appeals, and monthly reporting. Ensured timely recredentialing and revenue cycle accuracy.
DME Department Manager
The CORE Institute
Mar 2006 - Oct 2008 (2 years 7 months)
Managed DME benefits verification, patient financial counseling, and department receivables while producing financial reporting to support collections. Maintained accuracy in benefits determination and patient communication.
Billing Manager / Front Office Supervisor
Cleburne Orthopedics
Feb 2004 - Feb 2006 (2 years)
Oversaw front desk operations and the full billing cycle including coding and accounts receivable, and provided physician support to improve clinic coordination and revenue capture.
Billing Manager
Cleburne Orthopedics
Feb 2004 - Feb 2006 (2 years)
Oversaw front desk operations and the full billing cycle including coding and accounts receivable, supporting physicians and improving clinic billing accuracy. Implemented processes to streamline claims and patient coordination.
Billing Manager / Front Office Supv
Cleburne Orthopedics
Feb 2004 - Feb 2006 (2 years)
Oversaw front desk operations and full billing cycle including coding and accounts receivable, supporting physicians and improving clinic revenue collection.
Customer Care Associate
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 (1 year)
Provided customer service for member inquiries and claims support, resolving coverage questions and directing issues to appropriate teams. Maintained accurate member records and supported insurer operations.
Provider Database Specialist
UnitedHealthcare
Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 (2 years)
Maintained provider databases to ensure accurate provider demographics and payer linkages, supporting credentialing and claims processing. Performed data validation and updates to CAQH and NPPES records.
Provider Database Specialist
United Healthcare
Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 (2 years)
Maintained provider directory data and ensured accurate payer-provider linkages to support network integrity and claims processing.
Account Specialist
Cigna Healthcare
Jan 1996 - Jan 2001 (5 years)
Managed client accounts and supported provider and payer communications to resolve billing and enrollment issues, maintaining strong client relationships. Coordinated account tasks to support plan operations.
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