Dianne S. Tunkara, Dha, Cehrs
About Dianne S. Tunkara, Dha, Cehrs
Dianne S. Tunkara is a Provider Relations Specialist at Maximus and an Online Adjunct Professor at Concorde Career Colleges, with extensive experience in health administration and records management.
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Dianne S. Tunkara serves as a Provider Relations Specialist at Maximus and an Online Adjunct Professor at Concorde Career Colleges.
Current Roles at Maximus and Concorde Career Colleges
Dianne S. Tunkara has been serving as a Provider Relations Specialist at Maximus since 2022, where she engages with IPP/IRP providers to monitor turnaround times and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements. Her responsibilities include providing training and education on company policies, supporting outreach efforts with clinicians, and maintaining critical provider data files. In addition, she is an Online Adjunct Professor at Concorde Career Colleges since 2020, based in Mission, Kansas.
Previous Experience at Local Government
From 2011 to 2022, Dianne S. Tunkara worked as a Records Management Technician with the Local Government. Over the span of 11 years, she was responsible for the maintenance and management of records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and efficient retrieval of documentation.
Education and Expertise
Dianne S. Tunkara has a strong educational background in health administration and psychology. She earned her Doctor of Health Administration from Capella University between 2019 and 2023. Earlier, she obtained her Master's degree in Health Services Administration from Strayer University RTP, graduating in 2010. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Shaw University, completed in 2002.
Professional Responsibilities and Contributions at Maximus
In her role at Maximus, Dianne S. Tunkara provides technical assistance and acts as a conduit for operational questions and concerns for 65 IPP and IRP providers. She collaborates with the Operational Support Unit to address clinical and operational issues, conducts scheduled visits for provider training, and supports the Medical Director and Clinical Manager with outreach efforts. Additionally, she assists Human Resources and vendors with recruiting clinicians and developing recruitment strategies.