Damien Gaddis

Quality Assurance, Credentialing, and Healthcare Operations professional with more than 10 years of experience supporting ambulatory surgery centers. Extensive background in regulatory compliance, provider credentialing, accreditation, licensing, quality improvement, project coordination, and healthcare administration. Recognized for exceptional organization, attention to detail, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

Quality Assurance & Credentialing Coordinator - The Spine & Orthopedic Center / Carrillo Surgery Center - Santa Barbara, CA

(2015-01)

• Manage provider credentialing, facility licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance for multiple ambulatory surgery centers.
• Prepare and submit credentialing applications, licensure renewals, and accreditation documentation for state, federal, and commercial entities.
• Coordinate regulatory surveys and accreditation activities while maintaining continuous survey readiness.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement policy and operational updates.
• Conduct quality assurance audits, risk assessments, and root cause analyses to improve patient safety and compliance.
• Prepare quality metrics and quarterly reports for executive leadership, the Quality/Risk Management Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Oversee quality improvement studies, benchmarking initiatives, infection control compliance, mandatory drills, and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, administrators, and leadership to improve operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Surgery Coordinator - The Spine & Orthopedic Center / Carrillo Surgery Center - Santa Barbara, CA

Med-Legal Coordinator - The Spine & Orthopedic Center / Carrillo Surgery Center - Santa Barbara, CA

Workers' Compensation Coordinator - The Spine & Orthopedic Center / Carrillo Surgery Center - Santa Barbara, CA

Inventory Specialist - Classic Party Rentals - Carpinteria, CA

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Managed inventory accuracy and fulfilled customer orders.
• Generated inventory, valuation, and error reports using Excel and ERP software.
• Supported dispatch and operations management.

Shipping/Receiving, Stockroom, Mechanical Assembly & Quality Control - Acroamatics Telemetry Systems - Santa Barbara, CA

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

• Managed incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Supported production, engineering, quality control, and mechanical assembly.
• Maintained manufacturing documentation and quality records.

Office Assistant - Law Office of Cristi Michelon Vasquez - Santa Barbara, CA

(2013-01 - 2013-12)

• Prepared court filings.
• Maintained case files.
• Coordinated process service.

Computer Systems Technician - United Educational Institute (UEI) (2009-01)

Liberal Arts - East Central Community College (1999-01 - 2000-12)