Honor Society® member
Stacy Knecht
Provider Network Manager at Optum Care, Utah 12921 S Vista Station Blvd. #400 Draper, UT 84020
- University of Utah
- healthcare administration
- Class of 2023
- Sandy, UT
Member since June 2022
About
My name is Stacy Knecht. I started back to college when 3rd child, who is my first daughter was a small baby, 11 years ago. It took me about 9 years to complete my general education requirements while raising a family and tending to the needs of my 4 children. During those years I stayed committed to my family, my education, and the healthcare industry. Neither of my parents graduated from college and most of my extended family did not see the value in my continual goal of receiving my education. I am proud to say I stuck with my education and never gave up on myself. During my college career and now, I have learned that when you keep your eye on the prize, adjustments may have to be made, but the end goal is achievable no matter how long it may take to arrive. Consistently showing up is the key to making things happen.
Education
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University of Utah
Master of Healthcare Administration
2021 – 2023
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Weber State University
healthcare administration
2000 – 2021
Honors and awards
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summa cum laude
Graduated from Weber State University with a 4.0 gpa.
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Departmental Honors
Graduated from Weber State University with my bachelor's in health administrative services after participating in the departmental honors program which means I had to complete requirements above and beyond other graduates for this honor.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I currently work for a Medicare Advantage payer, Optum. I am especially interested in improving and strategizing for primary care practices. Value-based care has changed PCP offices and the way they treat patients. I see managed care and primary care the way to improve healthcare moving forward.
- Graduate school interests
Healthcare administration, focusing on strategy and process improvements.
- Outside the classroom
Reading, walking/hiking, backpacking, watching movies, playing the piano, sudoku.
Experience
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Provider Network Manager
Optum Care, Utah 12921 S Vista Station Blvd. #400 Draper, UT 84020
Nov 2021 – Present
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Clinic Manager
Granger Medical Clinic Draper, UT 84020
Feb 2021 – Oct 2021
Volunteering
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Care Coordination/ Resource Team
Maliheh Free Clinic
Jul 2020 – Feb 2021
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
