Strategic Healthcare IT Professional specializing in EPIC Cadence implementation, clinical workflow optimization, and healthcare technology integration with focus on data-driven improvements and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager - Cadence SME
MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2023 - Current
Led technical implementation and optimization of EPIC Cadence scheduling system across enterprise ambulatory care network, serving as primary liaison between clinical operations and IT development teams
Key Achievements:
Led implementation of EPIC Decision Trees from design through launch, driving coordination between technical teams and clinical stakeholders
Co-chaired No-Show Plus Reduction Committee, developing enterprise-wide strategies to increase patient arrivals and optimize scheduling capacity
Designed and mapped 100+ specialty-specific workflows using Visio, establishing foundation for technical build of decision trees and patient-facing scheduling logic
Analyzed and optimized provider templates across departments, implementing EPIC best practices to enhance patient access and scheduling efficiency
Created and delivered presentations on scheduling strategies, template design, and EPIC reporting through Ambulatory Care Academy courses
Developed comprehensive training materials, tip sheets ('Recipe Cards'), and UAT test scripts for implementation and go-live activities
EPIC Cadence Analyst II
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2019 - 01.2023
Served as lead technical analyst for Decision Tree implementations across multiple clinical departments including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Urology, and specialized pediatric services, focusing on standardization and optimization of patient scheduling workflows
Key Achievements:
Led organization-wide implementation of Decision Trees for Internal Medicine (Adults and Pediatrics), Urology, and Pediatric Specialties (Endocrinology, Allergy, Nephrology, Adolescent Medicine)
Spearheaded rapid implementation of Telemedicine scheduling options within Decision Trees across multiple departments in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Executed comprehensive template management including block creation, timed releases, patterns, session limits, and other Cadence template features
Conducted design sessions with department stakeholders to evaluate scheduling needs, challenges, and best practices
Created detailed process maps of scheduling workflows using Microsoft Visio for technical implementation
Performed complete build of Epic decision trees in appropriate Epic environments
Developed and delivered analytics reporting on appointment scheduling and completion metrics
Systems Analyst
Cisco Technologies
01.2016 - 01.2019
Recruited to support implementation of enterprise-wide Cisco Technology platform enhancing technical and telephonic capabilities for healthcare contact center handling over 2 million annual contacts
Key Achievements:
Led User Acceptance Testing across multiple project phases, including detailed issue identification and resolution tracking
Collaborated with cross-functional team to develop logic-based decision support system standardizing workflows for non-scheduling department activities
Configured and programmed system-level elements including Phones, Agents, Teams, Call Types and Skill group mapping
Performed needs assessments and identified business requirements for new technological initiatives
Participated in deployment of patient Self-Service telephony functionality with EPIC integration for appointment scheduling and prescription refill activities
Manipulated provider templates to test scheduling scenarios via IVR in Epic with various visit types and blocks
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Oswego State University
Oswego, NY
06.2005
Skills
EPIC Cadence & Decision Tree Implementation & Optimization
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