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Charai Richardson

Pleasant Valley,NY

Summary

Healthcare Operations Leader with proven success across radiology, women’s health, and multi-site clinical operations. Experienced in operational oversight, regulatory compliance, revenue cycle management, and staff leadership in fast-paced healthcare environments. Adept at aligning operational workflows with organizational goals while maintaining patient-centered care, safety, and compliance. Comfortable performing both administrative and on-site operational functions as required in clinical settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Manager

Akumin
Danbury, Connecticut
06.2023 - Current

* Provide executive-level operational, financial, and administrative oversight for four ACR- and FDA-accredited radiology centers.

* Own site performance across patient access, referral growth, clinical coordination, staffing, quality, and regulatory compliance.

* Act as senior operational leader and escalation point for payors, referring physician offices, radiologists, patients, and internal stakeholders.

* Design, implement, and oversee quality assurance, patient experience, service recovery, and productivity programs, consistently meeting or exceeding performance benchmarks.

* Partner with regional leadership and sales teams to develop and sustain referral relationships through strategic outreach, on-site engagement, and service optimization.

* Analyze operational, financial, and productivity data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities; translate insights into actionable strategies.

* Lead workforce planning, staffing models, scheduling optimization, and resource allocation to maximize utilization and efficiency.

* Oversee full employee lifecycle management including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, corrective action, and leadership development.

* Ensure sustained compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, ACR, FDA, and corporate governance standards.

* Drive cross-site standardization of workflows, policies, and performance expectations.

Practice Manager

Highland Ophthalmology Associates, LLC
New Windsor, New York
02.2022 - 05.2023

* Directed enterprise-level operations for a high-volume, five-provider ophthalmology practice.

* Held full accountability for financial performance, vendor management, revenue cycle operations, and regulatory compliance.

* Developed and executed operational strategies to improve profitability, workflow efficiency, and patient experience.

* Produced executive reporting and performance dashboards to guide leadership decision-making.

* Led staff development, performance management, and compliance initiatives.

Center Manager

Planned Parenthood
Poughkeepsie, New York
03.2014 - 08.2021

* Provided senior operational and financial leadership for two health centers.

* Managed multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams supporting high-volume patient services.

* Oversaw budgeting, productivity management, staffing optimization, and regulatory compliance.

* Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning, operational analysis, and growth initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Keiser University
05-2007

Skills

* Multi-site operations management

* Budgeting & P&L oversight

* Regulatory & accreditation compliance (HIPAA, OSHA, ACR, FDA)

* Revenue cycle & accounts payable/receivable

* Staff supervision, training & performance management

* Policy development & process improvement

* Data analysis & operational reporting

* PACS, ERAD, EMR systems

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Site Manager

Akumin
06.2023 - Current

Practice Manager

Highland Ophthalmology Associates, LLC
02.2022 - 05.2023

Center Manager

Planned Parenthood
03.2014 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Keiser University
Charai Richardson