Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Embry Health
Tempe, AZ
04.2021 - 03.2022
Managed clinic operations administrative team, Vaccine Program, Phlebotomists, Providers and RNs for compliance requirements
Interacted with stakeholders during on-site audits and worked with management team to address issues and/or implement corrective actions
Supervises scheduling of staff in clinic and allocates adequate resources to ensure clinics are efficiently operated
Project managed to determine resources required (personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies) for effective administration and operation of clinic services
Developed budgets for clinic and maintains expenses within target limits; monitors budgets
Conducted searches and outreach for outside vendor contract services with lower contracts
Analyzed dashboard data to create efficient daily workflow and implemented goals and new business models for daily practice
Monitored self and employee compliance with policies, procedures, and Standards of Practice and performs associated actions upon non-compliance
Established and enforces benchmarks consistent with industry standards and monitors effectiveness
Owned all aspects of staffing processes: hiring, training, onboarding, off-boarding, and ensuring all have knowledge, resources, and equipment needed to efficiently do their jobs
Provide process, project, and change management methodologies & principles
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Program Manager
Team Hope
Pomona, CA
04.2020 - 02.2021
Responsible for providing direct supervision, support, and direction to unaccompanied children (UC) as part of U.S office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) operated by Cherokee Federal
Provided oversight during recreation, meals, relaxing time, and playtime
Assisted during transition and movement of children during reunification
Possessed basic knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for providing full continuum of COVID-19 response services (including case investigation, contact tracing, laboratory testing, immunizations, and general public health practice)
Provide daily screenings, per protocol
Gathered clinical information to facilitate assessment of risk of COVID-19 exposure in setting (i.e., temperature screening, supervising self-administered testing, interviewing for signs
Managed necessary communication between site, district, county public health agencies
Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Clinic Team Lead
UMMA Community Clinic
Los Angeles, CA
08.2018 - 03.2020
Assisted in development of Performance Improvement Plan reports to include achieved goals, opportunities for improvement, statistical data and projections
Assisted Regional Manager and Physician's Business Manager in development and marketing of new services and referral sources
Managed complex clinical operation providing primary care and managed care services
Managed Assuring performance adheres with established quality standards, evidenced based practice guidelines and departmental benchmarks and workflows
Managed Serves as resource person for clinical staff and management in matters pertaining to Performance Improvement
Coaching, developing and overall performance management for each staff member
Participated in home care Performance Improvement Program activities to continuously improve quality of patient care
Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
Case Management Assistant
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
01.2018 - 06.2018
Worked with homeless, diverse and low-income populations to assist in coping with mental health, substance abuse and recovery issues.
Attended regularly scheduled case management and staff meetings.
Coordinated community integration activities for clients, teaching life skills and independent living skills necessary for succeeding in permanent housing.
Maintained up-to-date and accurate contacts and progress note records.
Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
Identified service gaps and located needed housing and work placement resources for individuals.
Executive Director Assistant/ Medical Assistant
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
West Los Angeles, CA
11.2013 - 10.2017
Managed turnover and appropriate adequate staffing through development of recruitment sources.
Developed positive relationships on behalf of company with government regulators, families, area health care community and community at large.
Monitored overtime and addressed staffing and scheduling issues with department leaders.
Supported and assisted executive director in management of facility budgets and business practices.
Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
Community Health Worker
Northeast Community Clinic, California Medical Center, Comprehensive Perinatal
Los Angeles, CA
10.2007 - 10.2013
Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.