Crystal Briggs

Work under direct supervision of physician leadership managing day-to-day operations of The Ambulatory Surgery center

• Reduced operational costs by 10% through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
• Evaluate vendor performance, establish strong relationships, and address any issues to maintain effective business strategies
• Work closely with medical staff, surgeons, and other relevant departments to understand their supply needs and preferences
• Evaluate current pricing, usage and future product conversions to adhere to current GPO portfolio and tiered commitments to reduce supply cost by $50,000.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure alignment with overall organizational objectives
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align business analytics strategies with the overall strategic goals of the surgery center.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
• Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements

• Mentored junior staff members on best practices in supply chain management, boosting overall team competency and productivity.
• Enhanced supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new software solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, ensure timely deliveries, and monitor supplier performance for quality and cost-efficiency
• Identify inefficiencies in supply chain processes, implement best practices, and leverage data analytics for data-driven decisions to streamline operations and reduce costs
• Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
• Control supply chain costs through budgeting, cost analysis, and the identification of cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or efficiency.
• Monitored supplier performance metrics, proactively identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions when necessary.
• Managed budgetary guidelines for the supply chain department, consistently delivering results within allocated resources.
• Performed cycle counts to verify accuracy of on-hand inventory for over 2000 products

• Proficiently performed in several specialties within the ASC including Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Robotics, Pain Management, Urology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Cosmetics
• Set up and prepare the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring that all necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment are readily available
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques, creating and maintaining a sterile field during surgeries to prevent infection and ensure patient safety
• Hand sterile instruments and supplies to surgeons and nurses as needed during procedures, following proper protocol.
• Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.