Kari Marx
Tomah,WI
Summary
Focused Clinical Informatics Specialist aiming to leverage over 25 years of exceptional healthcare experience by adding value as a Clinical IT leader. Strategic-thinking individual aiming to utilize experience in information systems performance to align with organization mission and goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and independence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Tomah Health
08.2018 - Current
- Provide guidance in development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical information systems.
- Assist in optimizing health information systems by demonstrating advanced knowledge of clinical processes and supporting technology.
- Support corporate objectives and apply team feedback to develop and implement information system strategies.
- Lead, facilitated and attend focus groups and meetings to strategize workflow issues.
- Work closely with subject matter experts to develop solutions and improvements for clinical systems.
- Integrate decision support, clinical pathways and best practices into information technology to enhance delivery of care and workflows.
Quality Analyst/UM Reviewer
Mile Bluff Medical Center
07.2013 - 07.2018
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Created, ran, and analyzed data reports for mandatory reporting as well as quality performance improvement projects organizational wide.
- Developed organizational dashboard for Quality Committee.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Performed admission reviews based on medical necessity based on Milliman and payer specifications.
- Developed and maintain quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines through knowledge of regulations such as CMS and The Joint Commission.
LPN/Infection Control Special
Tomah Memorial Hospital
09.2005 - 07.2013
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained vital signs, input/output measures, and maintained IV’s, drains, and provided wound care.
- Assisted with processing admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Worked closely with Infection Preventionist Nurse on implementing quality care and protocols.
- Conducted weekly audits in patient care departments for data collection and reporting to IC committee.
- Use of training methods and teaching skills to sufficiently conduct continuing education for staff development.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Informatics And Information Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2018
Skills
- Clinical Process Knowledge
- Information Systems Improvement
- Workflow Processes
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Organizational Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- System Implementation
- Change Management
Affiliations
AHIMA/WHIMA
Certification
Epic ASAP
Epic Ambulatory
Epic Resolute
Epic Cadence Scheduling Strategy Badge
CompTiA - Project+
Timeline
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Tomah Health
08.2018 - Current
Quality Analyst/UM Reviewer
Mile Bluff Medical Center
07.2013 - 07.2018
LPN/Infection Control Special
Tomah Memorial Hospital
09.2005 - 07.2013
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Informatics And Information Management
Western Governors University
Epic ASAP
Epic Ambulatory
Epic Resolute
Epic Cadence Scheduling Strategy Badge
CompTiA - Project+
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