Vanessa Barreiro
About Vanessa Barreiro
Vanessa Barreiro is a Process Excellence Manager at Cano Health, where she has worked since 2017. She specializes in health administration and has a background in analyzing cost and utilization data to improve operational efficiency.
Work at Cano Health
Vanessa Barreiro has been employed at Cano Health since 2017. She currently holds the position of Health Center Manager, where she oversees operations and ensures the delivery of quality health services. In addition to her managerial role, she has served as Process Excellence Manager since 2019. In this capacity, she analyzes cost and utilization data to recommend changes aimed at achieving cost containment goals. Her responsibilities also include providing leadership and acting as an internal consultant to guide company leadership in decision-making regarding Total Rewards' strategies for benefit programs.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Barreiro has a solid educational background in health administration. She studied Health/Health Care Administration/Management at Florida National University, where she achieved a degree in health administration. Additionally, she completed studies at Dolphy Insurance and Taxes, and at Notary Public Underwriters, Inc. Her education equips her with the knowledge necessary for her roles in health services management and process excellence.
Background
Before her tenure at Cano Health, Vanessa Barreiro worked as a Health Services Administrator at Med Plan Health Exchange from 2014 to 2017. In this role, she managed health services and contributed to program development. Earlier in her career, she was a Flight Attendant at Falcon Air Express from 2009 to 2014, where she gained experience in customer service and operational management. She also studied at Miami Dade College from 2005 to 2007, further enhancing her foundational knowledge in health care.
Achievements
In her current roles, Vanessa Barreiro is responsible for coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees to ensure job performance meets organizational standards. She also plays a key role in recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees to maintain an effective benefits staff. Her analytical skills are utilized to assess cost and utilization data, which supports the organization's goals for cost containment and operational efficiency.