Lauren Skluzacek

Lauren Skluzacek is an experienced Medicaid Managed Care Operations Manager at Cook County Health since May 2021, with a background that includes a prior role as Operations Coordinator. In the previous role at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas, from November 2018 to May 2021, Lauren contributed to the efficiency of state-mandated audits and managed provider updates using the Availity Provider Data Management Tool. Additionally, as a Skin Cancer/Melanoma Community Outreach Specialist at Advocate Health Care, Lauren led educational initiatives to raise awareness about skin cancer and organized free screenings. Earlier experiences also include a Sales Associate position at The Classmate Ltd. and a Community/Residential Advisor role at Northern Illinois University, where Lauren supported residents in their transition to college life. Lauren earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Northern Illinois University in 2018.