JEFFREY P. BUI, M.D.
North Bethesda,MD
Summary
Experienced hospitalist with a strong background in clinical informatics. Adept at utilizing technology to improve patient care and streamline operations. Dedicated to leveraging a dynamic skill set with a proven track record to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitalist in Charge (HIC)
JHCP, Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, Maryland
01.2020 - Current
- Assist in strategic planning and operational management of the hospitalist group for high-quality care delivery.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director to develop clinical protocols enhancing patient safety and care outcomes.
- Supervise and mentor hospitalist physicians, promoting professional development and clinical excellence.
- Playa key role in quality improvement initiatives, analyzing performance metrics and implementing interventions.
- Facilitate communication between hospitalists and other departments for effective collaboration and problem-solving.
- Manage scheduling and resource allocation to ensure adequate coverage for patient care needs.
- Lead meetings and case reviews to discuss complex cases and share best practices.
- Coordinate continuous process improvement strategies for enhanced case and clinical management.
- Engage in recruitment and onboarding, contributing to the selection and integration of new hospitalist staff.
Physician Advisor
JHCP, Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, Maryland
09.2020 - Current
- Provide expert guidance on clinical resource management for cost-effective care and improved hospital efficiency.
- Review complex medical cases to ensure appropriate healthcare service utilization and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborate with case management and utilization review teams to optimize patient flow and discharge planning.
- Conduct peer reviews and audits to assess clinical documentation and coding accuracy, identifying improvement areas.
- Assist in resolving payer denials by providing clinical expertise and supporting documentation for appeals.
Hospitalist
JHCP, Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, Maryland
05.2019 - Current
- Committed to patient-centered care with a focus on empathy, active listening, and strong relationships.
- Proven track record of improving outcomes through evidence-based practices and personalized treatment plans.
- Recognized for excellent bedside manner and clear communication of complex medical information.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Consistently receive high patient satisfaction scores and positive feedback.
- Proficient in using electronic health records to streamline care and enhance team communication.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives to develop protocols that enhance patient safety and efficiency.
Hospitalist at NIH
JHCP, Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, MD
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology teams at the NIH Clinical Center for groundbreaking first-in-human cancer trials.
- Provide comprehensive care to trial patients, ensuring safety and managing complex medical needs.
- Facilitate communication between researchers, oncologists, and patients to enhance trial understanding and support.
- Maintain meticulous documentation and data collection to ensure trial integrity and accuracy.
- Deliver rapid and skilled emergency responses to stabilize critical situations for trial patients.
Hospitalist
Sound Physicians
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Rockville, MD
02.2015 - 05.2019
Medical Director of Progressive Care Unit
Sound Physicians
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Rockville, MD
09.2016 - 06.2018
Nocturnist
Sound Physicians
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Rockville, MD
09.2014 - 02.2015
Education
Internship/Residency - Internal Medicine 2011-2014 - Internal Medicine Residency
New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn New York, NY2014
M.D. -
St. George's University School of Medicine
Grenada, West Indies2011
Masters of Science - Physiology and Biophysics
Georgetown University
Washington2007
Bachelors of Science - Biology
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD2006
Skills
- Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in clinical practice, integrating clinical knowledge with informatics solutions
- Leadership and Management: Proven leadership with experience in team management, project leadership, and driving organizational change in healthcare
- Project Leadership: Skilled in planning, executing, and evaluating informatics initiatives
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, effectively conveying complex information to clinical staff, IT professionals, and executives
- Quality Improvement: Proficient in quality improvement methodologies, leveraging informatics to enhance patient care quality and safety
- Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Robust interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across departments and disciplines
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges in healthcare informatics
Physician Leadership Activities
- Re-imagined the Clinical Decision Unit, with the goal of improving throughput, reducing hospital LOS and ED boarding times with significant metric improvements.
- Developed and implemented a new delirium/agitation order-set at Suburban Hospital to help better care for our patients and protect our staff.
- Collaborated with leadership across JH Community Hospitals to create unified progress note to enhance documentation and billing accuracy.
- Active collaboration to create a unified History and Physical template to improve Case Mix Index and optimize Observed/Expected ratios, impacting readmissions, mortality, length of stay and reimbursement.
- Partnering with the CDI team as physician lead to reduce Maryland Hospital Acquired Conditions and penalties for the hospital.
- One of the Clinician Physician Champions for Suburban Hospital's Length of Stay (LOS) focus group.
- Chair Elect for the Department of Medicine, 2024.
- Active member of the Medical Executive Committee, 2024.
- Assistant Medical Director of Hospitalist Group (HIC: Hospitalist in Charge).
- Physician Advisor, 2024.
Licensure
- Maryland/Virginia/DC Physicians License
- Maryland/DC DEA License
- Maryland/DC Controlled Substance License
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Advisor
JHCP, Suburban Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Hospitalist in Charge (HIC)
JHCP, Suburban Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Hospitalist
JHCP, Suburban Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Hospitalist at NIH
JHCP, Suburban Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Medical Director of Progressive Care Unit
Sound Physicians
09.2016 - 06.2018
Hospitalist
Sound Physicians
02.2015 - 05.2019
Nocturnist
Sound Physicians
09.2014 - 02.2015
Internship/Residency - Internal Medicine 2011-2014 - Internal Medicine Residency
New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
M.D. -
St. George's University School of Medicine
Masters of Science - Physiology and Biophysics
Georgetown University
Bachelors of Science - Biology
University of Maryland Baltimore County