Nicole Barker
About Nicole Barker
Nicole Barker serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Market Operations at Medically Home, bringing extensive experience in healthcare management and contract negotiations. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Vizient, Inc. and Conductiv.
Work at Medically Home
Nicole Barker currently serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Market Operations at Medically Home, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives that enhance market operations within the organization. Prior to this position, she worked as the Regional Director of Customer Success at Medically Home from 2022 to 2023, where she focused on improving customer engagement and satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Barker studied at Angelo State University, where she earned an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from 1993 to 1996. She furthered her education at Western Governors University, achieving a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership. Nicole possesses expertise in contract management, procurement, and contract negotiations, with a particular emphasis on revenue cycle management and process improvement.
Background in Healthcare
Nicole Barker has a substantial background in healthcare, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was employed at Methodist Health System as an Endoscopy Staff Nurse and Trauma ICU Staff Nurse from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, she held several positions at HCA - North Texas Division IT&S, including Clinical Resource Manager and Clinical Application Analyst, from 1999 to 2008.
Previous Roles at Vizient, Inc.
Nicole Barker worked at Vizient, Inc. (formerly Novation LLC) in multiple capacities from 2008 to 2016. Her roles included Portfolio Executive in Medical Contracting, Portfolio Executive for Purchased/Support Services, and Senior Portfolio Executive for Support Services Contracting. During her tenure, she focused on laboratory services and workforce solutions, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives.
Volunteer Leadership
In addition to her professional career, Nicole Barker serves as a volunteer leader and board member for the Greater Northwest Soccer Association, a nonprofit organization that supports over 800 members. Her involvement reflects her commitment to community engagement and leadership outside of her professional responsibilities.