Professional with strong background in policy analysis, prepared to drive impactful results through thorough research, analytical skills, and strategic planning. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in data interpretation, policy evaluation, and stakeholder communication, ensuring reliable and actionable insights for decision-making.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Workforce Policy Analyst
Utah Department of Health and Human Services
08.2022 - Current
Lead staffer for Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council, Utah Medical Education Council and their subcommittees
Oversees a multi-million dollar budget, ensuring effective allocation and management of resources
Administers and manages multiple grant programs and contracts, ensuring compliance and performance outcomes
Supervisor to AmeriCORPS Vista
Performs research, analysis, and tracking and presentation of regulatory and health policy issues and trends
Provides support for advocacy activities to achieve program goals and outcomes
Provides support across department programs for health policy efforts
Creates functional standards and processes for policy analysis
Conducts policy related analysis and provides recommendations for action
Prepare policy briefs used to communicate outcome-based policy recommendations with Utah State Legislature and various executive branch agencies
Organized meetings and facilitated discussions among stakeholders around Utah's health workforce
Presents to program or department leadership for collaboration
Coordinates with state and local governments on health workforce policy efforts
Supports the Utah Primary Care Office by developing applications for Health Professional Shortages Areas
Evaluated the effectiveness of existing policies by collecting feedback from stakeholders and analyzing quantitative data
Coordinates with state and local governments on health workforce policy efforts
Lead Oncology Patient Coordinator
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2022
Support the Neuro oncology and palliative care teams
Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel to coordinate care for patients.
Coordinated and managed the Treatment Planning Conference and team meetings
Assisted patients with scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage and completing paperwork.
Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on detail.
Coordinated care plans among multiple providers ensuring continuity of care throughout treatment process.
Developed and managed provider templates for improved workflow
Established a new intake process for the multidisciplinary team.
Created a decision tree that was successfully implemented in Epic
Supported a team of patient coordinators to enhance patient care
Gained experience in budget management for the team
Float Patient Diagnostic Assistant
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
02.2019 - 06.2019
Rotated to and assisted with each individual clinic
Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally, providing assistance or forwarding calls to appropriate personnel.
Acquired a knowledge of multiple clinic requirements
Developed strong relationships with customers through exceptional customer service.
Scheduled all patient appointments and procedures
Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients, customers or supervisors
Provided administrative support to team members and management in daily tasks
Emergency Room Registrar
Mountain Point Medical Center
10.2015 - 02.2019
Successfully registered patients in a fast-paced, high volume Emergency Room environment
Verified insurance coverage prior to services being rendered, ensuring accurate billing process
Insured excellent patient experience and made sure that all demographics and insurance was updated
Performed data entry of patient information into the Electronic Medical Record system accurately
Acted as a liaison between patients, family members, physicians and other hospital personnel regarding registration matters
Maintained knowledge of all current hospital policies related to registration processes and procedures
Adhered to federal, state and local laws pertaining to health care privacy standards
Processed payments from patients utilizing cash registers accurately and securely
Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate staff
Office Supervisor
Life Centre Physical Therapy
04.2015 - 10.2015
Maintained accurate records of employee attendance for payroll purposes
Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents, ensuring accuracy and security of information
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling meetings and appointments, and maintaining calendars
Managed invoices and accounts payable and receivable processing to ensure timely payments were made
Trained new staff members on office policies, procedures, and best practices
Created and reviewed schedules, maintaining staffing levels to meet service goals
Receptionist
Larry H. Miller Lexus of Lindon
08.2013 - 01.2015
Greeted visitors warmly and ensured they had a positive experience
Handled cash and credit card payments with accuracy
Received payments and recorded receipts for services
Used proper telephone etiquette, answered calls and caller questions, and transferred to proper extensions
Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing documents, copying materials
Kept reception and common areas clean and tidy
Worked closely with all departments in dealership
Operated multi-line phone system efficiently while managing high call volume
Provided typing, word processing, and clerical support and assisted with administrative projects
Performed light bookkeeping tasks such as entering data into accounting software programs
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