Seasoned healthcare operations leader with 30+ years of progressive experience in patient access, financial planning, compliance, and laboratory management. Proven record of delivering organizational growth, optimizing revenue cycle operations, and driving high-impact hospital projects. Collaborative team-builder with deep expertise in stakeholder engagement and regulatory readiness.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Patient Access & Operations – East Hospital
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.1999 - Current
Lead a cross-functional team of 50 across Patient Access functions including registration, financial counseling, and denial management.
Participate in hospital-wide strategy as part of East Senior Administrative Team and on-call rotation.
Oversaw planning and execution of a $26M facility expansion, managed logistics for Outpatient Care East opening.
Spearheaded revenue cycle improvements including Talbot Hall billing recovery ($4.1M+) and Spinraza program ($24M+ profit).
Design and track budgets, capital projects, and frontline operational goals.
Drive high standards in compliance, quality assurance, and JCAHO regulatory metrics.
Engage in key OSUWMC initiatives including Denial Management, Access Strategy, and Financial Assistance workgroups.
Laboratory Director
University Hospital East / Park Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1999
Managed $11.5M revenue lab; led 25 FTEs and full budget lifecycle.
Coordinated inspections and compliance planning for CAP, CLIA, AABB, and JCAHO accreditation.
Evaluated contracts for managed care services and lab instrumentation.
Laboratory Supervisor (2nd & 3rd Shifts)
01.1994 - 01.1995
Medical Technologist
01.1990 - 01.1994
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Capital University
Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Professions – Medical Technology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Skills
Effective relationship management
Organizational strategy development
Effective verbal communication
Strategic decision-making
Timeline
Director of Patient Access & Operations – East Hospital
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.1999 - Current
Laboratory Director
University Hospital East / Park Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1999
Laboratory Supervisor (2nd & 3rd Shifts)
01.1994 - 01.1995
Medical Technologist
01.1990 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Professions – Medical Technology
The Ohio State University
Executive Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Registered Nurse at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Medical Surgical UnitRegistered Nurse at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Medical Surgical Unit
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/LICENSED at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center: The James Comprehensive Cancer CenterCERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/LICENSED at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center: The James Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinic Nurse, Radiation Oncology at Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterClinic Nurse, Radiation Oncology at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center