Mha Sierra Berto

Sierra Berto, MHA has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Sierra is currently working as a Vice President of Operations at HealthSmart since May 2020. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing operations within the company.

Prior to their current position, Sierra worked at SOUTHWESTERN HEALTH RESOURCES from 2013 to 2019. Sierra held multiple roles during their time there, including Quality Program Director, Sr. Operations Director, Operations Director, and Utilization Management Intake Manager. In these roles, they managed quality contracts with various payors and implemented strategies to improve performance outcomes in Medicare Advantage plans. Sierra also directed non-clinical operations, facilitated cross-functional teams, and managed staffing forecasts.

Before joining SOUTHWESTERN HEALTH RESOURCES, Sierra worked at Plus - A Medicare Pioneer ACO as a Provider Account Representative from 2012 to 2013. In this role, they established strategic processes for the preferred post-acute care provider network and maintained relationships with providers through education and troubleshooting.

Sierra's earlier experience includes working at JNC Consulting Pharmacist Services as a Technician Services Director from 2011 to 2012. Sierra conducted pharmacy audits and managed a team of clinical pharmacy technicians. Sierra also worked at Kroger as a Certified Pharmacy Technician from 2008 to 2011, where they provided excellent service in a retail pharmacy setting.

Overall, Sierra Berto, MHA has a strong background in healthcare operations, quality management, and pharmacy services.

Sierra Berto, MHA, holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in University Studies with a concentration in Business Administration, and minors in Communication and Women's Studies from Texas A&M University. Sierra also has a Master of Science (MS) degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from The University of Texas at Arlington.

In addition to their formal education, Sierra Berto has obtained certifications in Finance for Non-Finance Professionals and The Adaptive Leader Certificate Program from TCU Neeley Executive Education. The specific months and years when they obtained these certifications are not provided.