Proven leader with extensive experience at Mayo Clinic, adept in staff management and development, and complex problem-solving. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency by overhauling workflows and implementing digital enhancements. Skilled in multitasking and communication, successfully increased team productivity and improved patient scheduling processes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Access Operations
Mayo Clinic, Gonda Vascular Center & Spine Center
12.2023 - Current
Responsible for managing 22 Patient Appointment Service Specialists and 2 Assistant Supervisors.
Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Monitor/manage employee metrics across the work units and share in quarterly reviews to recognize successes or find opportunities for improvements.
Lead or contribute in departmental projects - provider subgroups, outpatient practice orders, EZ panels, decision trees and template redesign and updates.
Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Enhanced operational workflow, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in daily procedures.
Automation – Fast Pass waitlist, Task Based Texting, Send to Patient scheduling
Specialty Contracts - Walmart and Spine Model of Care
Supervisor, Access Operations
Mayo Clinic, Gonda Vascular Center and Department of Dental Specialties
11.2019 - 12.2023
Knowledgeable in Epic (Super User, ATE support Florida campus for go-live in 2017 to include scheduling, decision trees, reports, template builder and orders), QReads, Verint/Calabrio, CMS Supervisor and Kronos Timekeeping
Responsible for managing and assisting employee’s every day needs – 14 PASS’s and 2 MSAC’s, 1 Assistant Supervisor
Problem solving within the work unit as well as within the departments
2020 COVID-19 practice reactivation
Room turnover (AGP) concerns – Dental
Template redesigns - Dental
Hire and onboard new employees
Work with assistant supervisor to create a training path
Monitor/manage employee metrics across the work units and share in monthly one on one’s to recognize successes or find opportunities for improvements
Lead or be a co-contributor in departmental projects
GVC – Epic rebuild project to include review and change requests for orders, decision trees and subgroups
Vascular Medicine Triage – design and implement a triage workflow that aligns with the department needs by working with department leaders and providers
Digital enhancements – Fast Pass, Fast Track, Task Based Texting (Dental and Vascular)
Assistant Supervisor, Appointment Office
Mayo Clinic, Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Center
11.2016 - 11.2019
Knowledgeable in Epic [Site Readiness Agent, Super User, ATE support Florida campus for go-live] to include scheduling, decision trees, reports, template builder and orders, QReads, Verint, CMS Supervisor and Kronos Timekeeping
Knowledgeable in legacy systems: MICS LastWord, Synthesis, Mayo Scheduling System, PPI and Shorthand
Significant contributor to the Epic build for both Neurosurgery and Spine Center – template building, decision trees, orders, and appointment office work flows as well as triage workflows
Responsible for managing and assisting employee’s every day needs – 20 PASS’s and 2 MSAC’s, managing PTO requests, creating employee schedules
Assist with hiring, onboarding new employees and training path
Problem solving within the work unit, present concerns or needed changes to immediate supervisor when appropriate
Monitor phone metrics and make changes on the fly when needed to ensure support to the patients in a timely fashion
Provide managerial support in the absence of the work unit supervisor
Assist in departmental projects and contracts: Walmart Spine Center of Excellence, Assisted with decision making and go-live in the appointment office, Midwest Spine Network, Maintenance and continued changes, VPD – Virtual Print Driver, Piloted after Epic go-live and continue to use, Spine Model of Care, Up and coming Spine contract for outside companies; final product coming July 2019, Digital Scheduling – AKQA – pilot area
Patient Appointment Coordinator
Mayo Clinic, Department of Executive Health
06.2015 - 11.2016
Knowledgeable in MICS LastWord, Synthesis, Mayo Scheduling System, QReads and Surgeon Locator
Responsible for scheduling appointments and coordinating creation of patient appointment itineraries in a complex multispecialty medical practice
Perform related clerical duties such as processing external demand appointment inquiries which may include fax and on-line requests, as well as processing patient appointment letters and related materials
Clinical Assistant
Mayo Clinic, Department of Endocrinology
02.2014 - 06.2015
Knowledgeable in MICS LastWord, Synthesis, Mayo Scheduling System, QReads and Surgeon Locator
Coordinate patient appointment schedules
Prepare patients for exam, vitals, record keeping information
Administrative Assistant/Patient Coordinator
King Orthodontics
02.2011 - 01.2014
Register patients and schedule appointments using Ortho2 Viewpoint software
Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail or fax
Answer, screen and direct phone calls on a multi-line phone
Cash, check, and credit card handling
Submit and handle insurance pretreatment estimates and claims
Server/Waitress
Whistle Binkies Olde World Pub
08.2003 - 12.2011
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons
Enter orders into the computer
Establish customer satisfaction and correct any problems that may occur
Education
Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma -
Minnesota School of Business
Rochester, MN
Skills
Goal-Oriented
Staff Management and Development
Processes and procedures
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Excellent Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Verbal and written communication
Computer Skills
Awards
2024 Access Champion, Patient Access Collabortive
Timeline
Supervisor, Access Operations
Mayo Clinic, Gonda Vascular Center & Spine Center
12.2023 - Current
Supervisor, Access Operations
Mayo Clinic, Gonda Vascular Center and Department of Dental Specialties
11.2019 - 12.2023
Assistant Supervisor, Appointment Office
Mayo Clinic, Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Center
11.2016 - 11.2019
Patient Appointment Coordinator
Mayo Clinic, Department of Executive Health
06.2015 - 11.2016
Clinical Assistant
Mayo Clinic, Department of Endocrinology
02.2014 - 06.2015
Administrative Assistant/Patient Coordinator
King Orthodontics
02.2011 - 01.2014
Server/Waitress
Whistle Binkies Olde World Pub
08.2003 - 12.2011
Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma -
Minnesota School of Business
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