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