Yolonda Wyatt, MBA, Popm, Ssm, Sp
About Yolonda Wyatt, MBA, Popm, Ssm, Sp
Yolonda Wyatt is a Senior Product Owner in the pharmaceutical sector with extensive experience in product management and Agile methodologies. She has held various roles in organizations such as McKesson, CoverMyMeds, and RelayHealth, focusing on process improvement and team engagement.
Current Role at CoverMyMeds
Yolonda Wyatt currently serves as the Senior Product Owner Pharma at CoverMyMeds, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she functions as the Product Owner for the highest revenue-generating products, specifically focusing on prescription medication discounts for patients facing financial challenges in accessing healthcare. She is responsible for creating and maintaining confluence spaces and pages for various initiatives and managing kanban boards for non-scrum teams. Her expertise in Agile methodologies and product management supports the company's mission to enhance patient access to medications.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Technology
Yolonda Wyatt has extensive experience in healthcare technology, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Senior Business Systems Analyst at McKesson from 2013 to 2015 and held a similar position at RelayHealth in several capacities from 2011 to 2019. Her roles included leading teams and spearheading process improvement initiatives. Additionally, she worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona in various analytical positions from 2004 to 2010. This diverse background has equipped her with a deep understanding of healthcare systems and processes.
Education and Professional Certifications
Yolonda Wyatt holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Argosy University Phoenix, which she completed in 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business from Western International University. In addition to her academic qualifications, she is a Certified Product Owner/Manager and Scrum Master. She possesses a Six Sigma Green Belt, demonstrating her expertise in process improvement methodologies, including DMAIC. Her educational background and certifications enhance her capabilities in product management and systems analysis.
Expertise in Agile Methodologies and Process Improvement
Yolonda Wyatt has significant expertise in transitioning organizations from Waterfall to Agile methodologies while maintaining CMMi Level 5 standards. She leads the Agile Champion Guild as chair, focusing on driving process improvement and transformation within her organization. Her experience includes hosting workshops for tool utilization and spearheading working groups to enhance team engagement and inclusiveness. This commitment to Agile practices supports her role in optimizing product development processes.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Yolonda Wyatt possesses a comprehensive understanding of various technical aspects related to healthcare transactions. She is skilled in manipulating HIPAA transactions and has expertise in coding systems, including HCPCS, ICD, and CPT codes. Her knowledge extends to claims processing systems such as DME, Pharmacy, Metavance, ITS Formats, Edifecs, MailRx, and QS1. This technical proficiency supports her effectiveness in her current role and enhances her contributions to product management and systems analysis.