Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

CRAIG R. ROSS

Long Beach,CA

Summary

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL Operations Management | Healthcare Administration | Emergency Medical Technician Performance-driven, patient-focused leader with the experience, educational credentials, and passion to transition into a career within the Health Information Management field. Data-driven with the capacity to multi-task, prioritize and complete projects accurately, on time, and within budget, exceling in fiercely-challenging and fast-paced environments. Demonstrated strength in communication, organization, critical-thinking, time-management, and leadership skills; able to drive results cross-organizationally, with sensitivity to diversity, cultural norms, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reputation for integrity, reliability, and professionalism with the attention to detail, initiative, and drive to produce results above and beyond expectations. Core strengths include: Leadership & Collaboration Training & Coaching Analytical Problem Solving Portfolio Management Research & Analysis Continuous Improvement Medical Terminology EMR Management Accounts & Auditing Skills Program Management Needs Assessment Safety & Compliance Relationship Management Spanish Proficiency Customer Service Computer/Technical Savvy Records Management Profit & Loss Management SUMMARY OF RELEVANT SKILLS Expertise throughout with a unique blend of medical, clinical, administrative, and information management functions with a stellar record of exceeding corporate goals and customer expectations, upholding impeccable quality standards, and delivering outstanding results. Skilled with training, developing, and mentoring team members to deliver optimal performance, produce accurate and timely results, and prepare for career advancement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lift Team Technician

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Served as Patient Safety Team Member with participation in process improvement initiatives, records management, documentation, budgeting, accounting, and staff education
  • Oversaw compliance and patient safety initiatives in ICU, Radiology, Operating Room, and Emergency Room situations
  • Provided cross-functional team leadership throughout multiple departments that ultimately improved overall performance, identified and confirmed priorities, and accurately measured organizational impact.

Emergency Medical Technician

Samaritan Ambulance
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • First responder for Basic Life Support medical care with accountability for assessing and stabilizing patients; addressing acute medical needs; prioritizing life and death situations; and interacting with fire and law enforcement personnel, hospital staff, and family members.

Private Emergency Medical Technician

01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Contracted to deliver private patient rehabilitative care and medical assistance to stroke patients and well as provide EMT-related services
  • Served as on-site EMT for Pop Warner Football in Los Angeles and San Diego counties
  • Provided on-call EMT-related services and activities of daily living, safety, ambulation, companionship, exercise, nutrition, positioning, vital sign telemetry, and wound care.

Emergency Medical Technician

AmeriCare Ambulance
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Responded to emergency calls, provided advanced life support efforts, administered interventions, stabilized patients, triaged, and performed rapid assessment-based medical procedures such as CPR, supplemental oxygen administration, shock management, positive pressure ventilation, airway management, spinal immobilization, and splinting of extremities.

Automotive Product Specialist

Precision Dynamics, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Traveled throughout the country to perform in-dealer training programs for multiple brands, including Hyundai, Lexus, and Nissan.
  • Successfully lead training sessions for dealership sales staff in using new in-vehicle technologies.
  • Trained and provided coaching to dealer management junior team members.

Internal Audit & Compliance Consultant

01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Directed corporate policy development, audits, and analysis; assessed compliance controls and objectives; facilitated corporate compliance training; created client financial reporting frameworks; developed organizational structure; and performed a wide range of accounting and assistant controller functions
  • Led in-dealership training and competitive comparison efforts for Nissan Maxima products
  • Spearheaded the development, auditing, and analysis of corporate policies
  • Assessed compliance, controls, and objectives across multiple contract-client engagements.

Trust Accounting Manager

TransUnion Title
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Reported directly to Controller and CFO with oversight for banking operations, daily transactional activities, and supporting 400+ employees throughout 20 Escrow branches and 4 Title units
  • Recognized for developing and implementing cost-saving solutions, eliminating 2,600+ bank reconciliation exceptions, decreasing divisional banking fees, and reducing losses by 92%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Managment

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2022

Skills

  • Dressing Changes
  • Lifting Equipment
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • Exercise discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information to ensure privacy/security
  • Ensure strict compliance and adherence to corporate policies and procedures, operational regulations, privacy rules, quality expectations, and HIPAA laws
  • Provide exceptional customer service and personalized attention to ensure favorable patient experience, enhance client loyalty, and increase corporate profitability

Affiliations

Member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and California Health Information Association (CHIA).

Timeline

Lift Team Technician

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2016

Emergency Medical Technician

Samaritan Ambulance
01.2012 - 01.2013

Private Emergency Medical Technician

01.2010 - 01.2012

Emergency Medical Technician

AmeriCare Ambulance
01.2009 - 01.2010

Automotive Product Specialist

Precision Dynamics, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2009

Internal Audit & Compliance Consultant

01.2007 - 01.2009

Trust Accounting Manager

TransUnion Title
01.2003 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Managment

Western Governors University
CRAIG R. ROSS