Krista Manuel
@kristamanuel
Analytical healthcare operations and provider network professional.
What I'm looking for
I am an analytical healthcare operations and provider network professional with experience across Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid lines of business, focused on provider contract evaluation, reimbursement analysis, and KPI-driven network performance reporting.
At Avesis, I conducted provider outreach, performed contract evaluations and reimbursement analyses, prepared and presented network performance reports to leadership, and developed KPI-driven metrics that identified unit cost improvement opportunities while supporting financially sustainable network growth.
I bring cross-functional collaboration experience with credentialing, compliance, and operations teams, plus hands-on clinical and patient-support background from ophthalmic roles and leadership experience managing national sorority operations, training, and governance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provider Network Recruiter
Avesis
Oct 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Conducted provider outreach and contract evaluations across Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid lines, delivering KPI-driven reimbursement and network performance reports that informed contracting strategies and identified unit cost improvement opportunities.
Quality Documentation Specialist
Nuance Communications
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (2 months)
Reviewed and edited medical dictation to correct inconsistencies and ensure medicolegal accuracy and compliance with documentation standards.
Provided diagnostic ophthalmic patient care across subspecialties, trained entry-level assistants, and managed high-volume triage and program enrollments to improve patient access and outcomes.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Key Whitman Eye Center
Jul 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Assisted ophthalmologists with examinations, performed ocular testing, documented findings with CPT billing codes, and supported referrals to subspecialty care.
National Executive Vice President
Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.
Jul 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year)
Directed national governance and operations, coordinated Judicial Board training, managed records and compliance, and delegated assignments to sustain organizational effectiveness.
Medical Receptionist
Minor Emergency of Denton
Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Managed patient intake, scheduling, insurance processing, and front-desk operations to ensure timely appointments and accurate records.
National Vice President of Marketing
Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.
Jul 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years)
Led national marketing strategy and trained directors to unify brand image, managed public relations and sponsor communications to increase visibility.
Optometric Assistant
First Eye Care
Sep 2016 - Jun 2017 (9 months)
Supported optometrists with patient care, insurance verification, appointment management, and CPT billing to maintain efficient clinic operations.
Optometric Assistant
Fleming Vision Care
Jun 2011 - Oct 2016 (5 years 4 months)
Performed patient intake, ocular history, insurance claims processing, and assisted providers to support daily clinic workflows and continuity of care.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
2013 - 2016
Activities and societies: Member of Delta Kappa Delta Sorority; received Greek Woman of the Year recognition (Apr 2016)
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry, focusing on foundational biological sciences and laboratory coursework.
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