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James Allen

James Allen

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Ft. Worth,TX

Summary

Seeking healthcare consultant/healthcare analyst/pharmaceutical consultant position with Baylor Scott & White/hospital organization/pharmaceutical organization, utilizing business process analysis, data analysis, test planning, and logistics and coordination.

Efficient Healthcare Consultant who can conduct thorough and accurate procedural analysis and optimize healthcare processes. Proficient at performing some project management duties, enhancing business and healthcare procedures, and creating status reports. Specializes at coordinating with medical providers, insurers and institutions to streamline care. Forward-thinking Healthcare Consultant bringing 4-year successful history identifying process breakdowns in hospital billing, collections and cash posting processes. Dedicated to implementing innovative solutions to address issues. Expertise in evaluating and analyzing operational, clinical and financial performance. Analytical and responsive professional committed to supporting hospital in decreasing unnecessary expenses and improving efficiency. Versatile Management Analyst with advanced knowledge of financial, business development and operational areas. Steps into new areas with adaptable approach. Practiced project manager and problem-solver with combined 10 years of experience in retail and healthcare industry.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Consultant/ PCT

Baylor S&W
08.2016
  • Provided quality assurance and healthcare data review as patient care tech to ensure accurate and efficient care
  • Provided data for status of BSW healthcare processes and provided advice on areas for enhancement between providers, insurers and patient/clients to facilitate care
  • Reviewed and analyzed BSW healthcare data analyses procedures and workflow as patient care tech and identified areas for optimization
  • Reviewed BSW employee on-boarding process to assist in evaluating (IT) system applications/tools to investigate whether security characteristics/system permissions worked well and were aligned
  • Pro-active leader and communicator, paying attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to seek answers and conceptualize the big picture.

Instructor/Teacher

Lucyle Collins MS
08.2022 - Current
  • Created engaging student lessons using state-mandated curriculum
  • Collaborated and facilitated informational training sessions with 2-colleagues to prepare for online teaching
  • Assisted in boosting student achievement scores among at-risk in Language Arts by 20% in one year.

Instructor/Teacher

Round Rock Opport. Ctr.
08.2011 - 06.2022
  • Monitored students’ behavior during classes and provided additional academic support to students with learning disabilities
  • Wrote & submitted grant proposals to major businesses (Wal Mart, H.E.B
  • Food Stores, Baylor SW, Lowes) and received funding from them to initiate the garden project
  • Organized and supervised a garden literacy improvement program along with teachers of different content and their students
  • Experienced educational administrator, supervising staff in a small educational operation.

Educational Coordinator

RTCM
01.2009 - 08.2011
  • Analyzed assessment data to identify trends and areas for improvement, driving targeted interventions that enhanced student performance.
  • Championed inclusive education practices by conducting workshops on diversity awareness for faculty members.
  • Provided guidance on implementing project-based learning approaches that fostered critical thinking skills in students while boosting their creativity levels.
  • Coordinated successful school-wide events promoting community engagement and fostering positive relationships among stakeholders.

Special Education Teacher/Mathematics Teacher

Austin Independent School District
08.1995 - 05.2007
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
  • Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.

Pharmacy Technician

H.E. Butt Grocery Company
03.2000 - 04.2002
  • Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
  • Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.

Education

MBA - Healthcare Administration

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama

MS - Education Administration

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05-2011

MS - Education Curriculum & Instruction

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05-1994

BS - Elementary/Secondary Education

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05-1991

No Degree - Pharmacy Technology

U.S. Career Institute
Fort Collins, CO

Skills

  • Healthcare ethics
  • Risk Management
  • Healthcare administration
  • Practice Optimization
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Learning Modalities
  • RTI Familiarity
  • Family Involvement
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Emergent Curriculum

Certification

Educational Leadership, 12/01/20, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

Accomplishments

  • Dean’s List: All (7) semesters
  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Scholarship: 2022 Interschool Fellowship
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Employed community garden activities and cooperative learning techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
  • Administration - Managed garden program and wrote community grants that resulted in academic shifts of low-performing students progressing from "below academic expectations" to either "meets expectations" or "exceeds expectations" on both benchmarks as well as statewide reading and math assessments.
  • Led class to an average 7% increase in math and 10% reading standardized test scores during the 2021-2022 middle school year.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.

Affiliations

  • Assoc. Of Texas Professional Educators, 08/01/05, 11/01/23
  • Parliamentarian, 08/01/05, 11/01/23, PTA

Interests

Watching & Attending Sports Events/Reading

Community Outreach & Volunteering

Timeline

Instructor/Teacher

Lucyle Collins MS
08.2022 - Current

Healthcare Consultant/ PCT

Baylor S&W
08.2016

Instructor/Teacher

Round Rock Opport. Ctr.
08.2011 - 06.2022

Educational Coordinator

RTCM
01.2009 - 08.2011

Pharmacy Technician

H.E. Butt Grocery Company
03.2000 - 04.2002

Special Education Teacher/Mathematics Teacher

Austin Independent School District
08.1995 - 05.2007

MBA - Healthcare Administration

Columbia Southern University

MS - Education Administration

Texas State University

MS - Education Curriculum & Instruction

Baylor University

BS - Elementary/Secondary Education

Baylor University

No Degree - Pharmacy Technology

U.S. Career Institute
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