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LORI J. BRADY

San Tan Valley

Summary

Dynamic Contract Operations Specialist with extensive experience at DaVita, excelling in contract negotiation and compliance. Proven ability to enhance provider enrollment processes and generate insightful reports. Proficient in Athena and Epic, with strong analytical skills and a commitment to cross-functional collaboration, driving successful outcomes in complex environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Operations Specialist, Payor Partnerships

DaVita
San Tan Valley
12.2018 - Current
  • Initiate, coordinate, and implement the contract process with insurance payers.
  • Negotiate allowable rates and ensure ongoing compliance of existing contracts.
  • Maintain and load allowable and fee schedules in Athena and Epic systems.
  • Generate and present comprehensive contract reports for leadership teams.
  • Support credentialing team with applications, renewals, licensure, and CAQH updates.

Credentialing Coordinator

Southwest Kidney Institute / Global Nephrology Solutions
Phoenix
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Managed physician enrollment and hospital credentialing for all new/existing providers.
  • Completed health plan applications and maintained PECOS/NPPES data.
  • Maintained CAQH profiles and health plan rosters; generated onboarding progress reports.

Provider Enrollment Specialist

Southwestern Eye Center
Mesa
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Oversaw full credentialing cycle for 50+ providers, including onboarding, verifications, and renewals.
  • Educated providers on credentialing processes and maintained up-to-date CAQH data.

Sr. Contracts Coordinator

Banner Health
Phoenix
07.2014 - 02.2016
  • Managed full lifecycle of contracts from submission through execution.
  • Liaised with legal and acquisitions teams to support due diligence and contract compliance.
  • Drafted NDAs, LOIs, and Asset Purchase Agreements; created executive-level reports.

Contracts & QA/QC Administrator

BRE Properties
Phoenix
04.2013 - 06.2014
  • Processed all contract documentation including POS and change orders.
  • Maintained vendor compliance and procurement systems (Ops Technology).
  • Analyzed vendor performance and procurement trends across properties.

Associate Provider Contract Installation Specialist

United Healthcare
Phoenix
03.2012 - 03.2013
  • Installed and maintained provider contracts and billing structures.
  • Loaded data into internal systems and audited for accuracy and compliance.
  • Researched and resolved claims issues and prepared provider education materials.

Contracts Specialist

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
Phoenix
09.2010 - 03.2012
  • Drafted and reviewed contracts; liaised with physicians, attorneys, and administrators.
  • Processed invoices, reimbursements, and managed affiliation agreements for residents.

Sr. Contracts Specialist

Bard Peripheral Vascular
Tempe
04.2002 - 09.2010
  • Handled RFPs, purchase orders, distributor and rental agreements.
  • Provided contract interpretation and guidance to internal teams and sales staff.
  • Managed GPO/IDN contracts, administrative fees, and contract compliance reporting.

Skills

  • Athena
  • Epic
  • PECOS
  • NPPES
  • CAQH
  • CLM
  • Ops Technology
  • Compliance Depot
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Outlook
  • SharePoint
  • DocuSign
  • Contract Negotiation & Management
  • Credentialing & Provider Enrollment
  • Insurance Payer Contracting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Cross-Functional Team Support

Timeline

Contract Operations Specialist, Payor Partnerships

DaVita
12.2018 - Current

Credentialing Coordinator

Southwest Kidney Institute / Global Nephrology Solutions
04.2018 - 12.2018

Provider Enrollment Specialist

Southwestern Eye Center
02.2016 - 04.2018

Sr. Contracts Coordinator

Banner Health
07.2014 - 02.2016

Contracts & QA/QC Administrator

BRE Properties
04.2013 - 06.2014

Associate Provider Contract Installation Specialist

United Healthcare
03.2012 - 03.2013

Contracts Specialist

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
09.2010 - 03.2012

Sr. Contracts Specialist

Bard Peripheral Vascular
04.2002 - 09.2010

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