BRADLEY A. JONES
ARIZONA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY / INDIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
Columbus,IN
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Visionary Healthcare Executive and Academic Leader with over 18 years in higher education and healthcare management. Expertise in curriculum design, student-centered pedagogy, and programmatic accreditation. Experienced in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and leading diverse teams across academic medical centers. Committed to advancing academic innovation and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within health sciences. Professional educator with commitment to fostering academic growth and intellectual curiosity. Adept in curriculum development and delivering high-quality lectures that stimulate student engagement. Recognized for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to evolving academic environments, ensuring supportive learning atmosphere.
Work History
Assistant Professor, Health Information Management (HIM)
2 Years 8 Months- Delivered high-impact, full-time undergraduate instruction within College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), fostering critical thinking, professional accountability, and evidence-based decision-making among students.
- Pedagogical Execution: Leverage Canvas LMS to design comprehensive, application-based course modules, utilizing hybrid frameworks, Socratic debate, and real-world case simulations.
- Academic Mentorship: Support student retention and career placement pipeline initiatives, maintaining regular student outreach to bridge academic requirements with regional clinical expectations.
- Supported student retention and career placement initiatives through regular outreach, aligning academic requirements with regional clinical expectations.
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum for undergraduate courses in alignment with departmental goals.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
Adjunct Health Science Professor
5 Years 8 Months- Executed remote instruction for diverse health science cohorts, utilizing real-time collaboration platforms to bridge theory with practical healthcare applications.
- Assisted the program chair with ongoing curricular updates and new course development as a designated Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum aligned with industry standards.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student learning experiences.
- Mentored faculty colleagues on best practices in teaching methodologies.
Adjunct Health Science Instructor
7 Years 8 Months- Facilitated application-based project workflows through online problem-solving exercises and virtual site evaluations, enhancing student engagement and retention.
- Developed and implemented innovative science curricula for diverse learning environments.
- Facilitated hands-on laboratory experiments to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Mentored students in scientific inquiry, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Developed and implemented engaging science curricula aligning with educational standards.
- Collaborated with faculty to design assessments that accurately measure student learning outcomes.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction to promote innovative learning experiences.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide academic improvement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for science education and incorporate new strategies into teaching methods.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback to support ongoing growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing the overall educational experience.
- Provided additional support for struggling learners by offering after-school tutoring sessions focused on reinforcing key concepts from class instruction.
- Implemented interactive learning activities to encourage active participation and critical thinking among students.
- Utilized various instructional techniques such as hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and multimedia presentations to enhance student engagement in scientific concepts.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Market HIM Director / Privacy Officer
3 Years 2 Months- Strategic Oversight: Led operational strategies and budget management for regional health information management (HIM), coding, privacy, and CDI teams to enhance service delivery.
- Risk Mitigation: Developed enterprise-wide audit frameworks to monitor internal metrics and protect sensitive electronic health records, reducing data vulnerabilities.
- Directed operational strategy to enhance patient care and streamline hospital services.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing healthcare initiatives, improving service delivery standards.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators to ensure organizational compliance and efficiency.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and patient care quality.
- Directed interdisciplinary teams to implement healthcare programs aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across departments.
- Facilitated compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements for healthcare services.
- Analyzed data trends to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on hospital expansion projects, enhancing service delivery capabilities.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Strengthened financial health with rigorous cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Analyzed emerging privacy regulations, adapting policies to remain compliant and mitigate risks effectively.
- Assisted legal teams with privacy-related matters, providing expert testimony and support during litigation proceedings.
- Enhanced privacy compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Advised senior management on strategic decisions related to privacy issues, supporting informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
Associate HIM Director
2 Years- Oversaw operations for 100+ personnel in 1,200-bed, Level 1 Trauma academic medical institution, contributing to management of $1B+ annual revenue.
- Developed and conducted Continuing Medical Education (CME) seminars to enhance clinical documentation precision among medical staff.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented policies aligning with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
- Managed cross-functional teams to drive collaborative projects and improve service delivery.
Adjunct Health Science Instructor
2 Years- Tracked academic milestones, providing contextual, rubric-based feedback to enhance student accountability and support professional development.
- Developed and delivered curriculum aligned with educational standards for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated interactive laboratory sessions to enhance student engagement and practical application of scientific concepts.
- Implemented technology-enhanced learning tools to foster a collaborative classroom environment.
Associate Hospital Administrator / Compliance Officer
1 Year- Fiscal Accountability: Supervised a $3.5M comprehensive operational budget and directed strategic planning across Risk Management, Ethics, Compliance, and Patient Advocacy.
- Analyzed finance, clinical quality, readmission rates, and compliance KPIs with cross-functional staff to develop corrective action frameworks that enhanced operational performance.
- Promoted organizational goals through progressive leadership roles in administration and executive management.
Director of Health Information / HIPAA Privacy Officer
2 Years- Managed $1.5M budget, renegotiated three vendor software contracts, resulting in $300,000 cost reduction.
- Led the chief institutional Privacy Officer role, overseeing baseline compliance metrics and data protection training architectures for 655+ multi-tier hospital personnel.
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across medical services.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with organizational goals and performance metrics.
- Led multidisciplinary teams in implementing quality improvement programs to elevate clinical outcomes.
Director of HIM / Privacy Officer
1 Year 10 Months- Built and deployed the hospital's first Clinical Documentation Improvement Program (CDIP), reducing Days Not Final Billed (DNFB) and increasing captured revenue.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive policies to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to improve hospital operations and patient care outcomes.
- Developed and implemented policies to enhance compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across departments.
- Fostered interdisciplinary collaboration among medical staff to optimize patient treatment protocols.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for operational improvement and cost reduction.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Strengthened financial health with rigorous cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Developed and implemented privacy policies aligning with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided training sessions for staff on best practices in patient information security.
- Collaborated with IT to enhance security measures for sensitive data handling.
- Led investigations into data breaches, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for the organization, identifying potential data breaches and recommending solutions.
- Oversaw incident response efforts, conducting investigations and reporting breaches as necessary to regulatory authorities.
- Optimized IT systems for better security measures by collaborating closely with IT professionals on system updates and improvements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
Clinical Documentation Specialist / Liaison
2 Years- Analyzed records for ICD-9/10 fidelity and conducted chart analyses while partnering with medical staff on rounds to provide targeted coaching.
- Reviewed clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to improve documentation practices and enhance patient care quality.
- Analyzed medical records to identify discrepancies and implemented corrective actions for documentation issues.
HIM Program Director / Full-Time Health Science Instructor
2 Years 8 Months- Directed health science program operations, managed multi-tier schedules, ensured equitable faculty contract alignment.
- Established onboarding structures for new adjuncts, instituted peer-review process to enhance pedagogical practices.
- Led initiative to upgrade course syllabi, tightly mapping programmatic assignments to CAHIIM course objectives.
- Experiential Learning: Positioned the campus as an experiential learning site by securing clinical partnerships that placed 200+ students in active externships.
- Faculty Development: Established onboarding structures for new adjunct professors and instituted a constructive peer-review process to improve institutional pedagogy.
- Inclusive Excellence: Designed and delivered professional development modules on critical thinking and cultural competency to promote diversity within classrooms.
Director of Health Information / HIPAA Privacy Officer
2 Years 11 Months- Led system configuration, training protocols, and deployment metrics for Epic EMR platform to ensure effective implementation across institution.
- Directed strategic planning initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices, ensuring quality standards were met.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, resulting in streamlined operations.
- Oversaw financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resource allocation.
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across healthcare services.
- Implemented quality improvement programs, driving adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing clinical performance metrics.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor departmental performance, facilitating data-driven decision-making across operations.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Developed comprehensive privacy policies ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with IT to implement secure systems for electronic health records (EHR).
- Engaged with stakeholders to promote a culture of privacy and security awareness.
- Reviewed and updated privacy-related documentation in accordance with changing regulations.
- Advised senior management on strategic decisions related to privacy issues, supporting informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Adjunct Health Science Instructor
2 Years- Delivered health science instruction, aligning lessons with state workforce standards to enhance student readiness for allied health sectors.
- Developed and implemented engaging science curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Facilitated hands-on laboratory experiences to enhance student comprehension of scientific concepts.
- Mentored students in research projects, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Mentored students in research projects, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Developed and implemented engaging science curricula aligning with educational standards.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide academic improvement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for science education and incorporate new strategies into teaching methods.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback to support ongoing growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing the overall educational experience.
- Developed and refined curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and objectives for science education.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Healthcare Administration / Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Information Administration
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Certification #2009
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Certification #2011
Skills
Program Leadership
CAHIIM & Regional Accreditation Standards
Curriculum design
Program Evaluation & Assessment.
Pedagogical Methodologies: Student-Centered Learning
Active Learning Strategies
Holistic Student Mentorship.
Learning Management Systems (LMS): Canvas
Blackboard
Brightspace
Revenue Cycle Management
Instructional Software: Adobe Connect
Zoom Rooms
Budget Oversight
Real-time Polling Modules.
Institutional governance
Contract Management
KPI analysis
Capital Allocation
Vendor Contract Negotiation
Strategic execution
Performance Metric (KPI) Analytics.
Revenue Cycle Governance
Charge Description Master (CDM) Optimization
HIPAA Privacy & Data Protection
Epic EMR Systems.
Affiliations
- Professional Memberships: American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
Certification
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) | Certification #2009–Present, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) | Certification #2011–Present
CORE REGISTER OF COURSES TAUGHT
- Anatomy and Physiology for HIM
- Pathophysiology
- Legal Aspects of Health Information
- Healthcare Management & Leadership
- Healthcare Statistics
- Professional Practice Experience (PPE)
- Introduction to HIM
- Release of Information
- Medical Terminology
- Health Information Technologies & Systems
- Healthcare Delivery Systems
- Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies
- Medical Insurance and Billing
- Health Concepts & Strategies
- Healthcare Quality Management
- Healthcare Policy and Law
- Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics
- Professional Hospital Practicum
- Healthcare Data Sets and Registries
- ICD-9 / ICD-10 CM/PCS Coding
- CPT/HCPCS Coding
- Utilization, Risk, and Compliance Management
- Healthcare Database Design and Implementation
- Health Data Content and Structure
- Healthcare Analytics
- Introduction to Healthcare Informatics.
Timeline
Assistant Professor, Health Information Management (HIM)
INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Market HIM Director / Privacy Officer
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
03.2021 - 05.2024Read More
Adjunct Health Science Professor
PURDUE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Associate HIM Director
UF HEALTH SHANDS
03.2019 - 03.2021Read More
Adjunct Health Science Instructor
ARIZONA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY / INDIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Adjunct Health Science Instructor
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY / FLORIDA GATEWAY / SANTA FE COLLEGE
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Associate Hospital Administrator / Compliance Officer
VAL VERDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Director of Health Information / HIPAA Privacy Officer
VAL VERDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Director of HIM / Privacy Officer
DAVIESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 11.2016Read More
Clinical Documentation Specialist / Liaison
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH
01.2013 - 01.2015Read More
HIM Program Director / Full-Time Health Science Instructor
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
09.2011 - 05.2014Read More
Adjunct Health Science Instructor
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE / HARRISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2009 - 01.2011Read More
Director of Health Information / HIPAA Privacy Officer
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
06.2008 - 05.2011Read More
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
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Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
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Indiana University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Health Information Administration
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Western Governors University (WGU)
Master of Science (M.S.) from Healthcare Administration / Management
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