Motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Training & Support Specialist
St Luke's Health System
Ketchum, ID
07.2018 - Current
Epic support for providers and clinical staff
Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for clinical users
Assisted in the implementation of new applications, upgrades and patches within a clinical setting.
Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance for clinical users having difficulty with electronic health record systems.
Monitored user feedback and reported any issues or concerns regarding application performance to IT staff members.
Provided guidance on how best to utilize available features within the EHR system.
Performed user acceptance testing of clinical applications to ensure accuracy and functionality.
Conducted on-site training sessions for clinicians on the use of EHR systems.
Tested software updates prior to deployment.
Go-live support during critical activation period for smooth implementation.
Compile and submit EMR build requests for smartforms, flowsheets.
Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss implementation plans for new systems or upgrades to existing ones.
Work with clinical staff and managers and educate on how to run reports.
Help assist with the development of clinical workflows.
Waitress/Bartender
Sun Valley Brewery
05.1999 - 01.2019
Service industry position in busy resort town restaurant/bar
On-boarding new wait staff and bartenders
Evaluated competence of skills and provided mentorship and to gain and maintain competencies.
Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
Communicated daily specials to customers.
Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
Enforced safety guidelines for employees and patrons of the restaurant.
Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
Health Unit Coordinator Emergency Department
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center
Ketchum, ID
11.2000 - 07.2018
Coordinate care of emergency department patients for a 10 bed ER
Manage incoming and outgoing calls and physician consultations
Coordinate with ancillary departments for patient care and testing
Chart audits and report writing for leadership staff
Coordination of physician worked hours and on call schedule maintenance
ERM management for department
Oversee office equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies.
Experience and lead person for the following applications in the ED for Central Logic, myStLukes - ASAP, ERM, TASS, Lawson and Idaho Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System.
Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.
Organized patient records, charts, and other documents in an orderly manner.
Assisted with scheduling appointments for patients and doctors.
Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment in health unit.
Provided administrative support to nursing staff as needed.
Processed paperwork related to hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Assisted with orienting new employees to departmental procedures.
Received requests for medical records from outside agencies or individuals.
Transcribed physicians' orders to aid in medical care and minimize medical errors.
Backed up floor staff by keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Admission Staff
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center
09.1997 - 11.2000
Registered patients for the hospital
Greeted patients and visitors in person or on the telephone; answered inquiries, provided directions and instructions.
Verified patient insurance coverage, collected copays and other payments, processed credit card transactions.
Assisted with scheduling appointments, pre-registration activities, verifying demographics and insurance information.
Worked closely with departmental staff members in order to ensure proper coordination of care across multiple departments.
Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment.
Verified demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system.
Called insurance companies and verified patient coverage.
Explained various admission forms and policies, acquiring signatures for consent.
Education
General Studies -
College of Southern Idaho
01.1993
General Studies -
Wood River High School
Skills
Customer Service
Problem-Solving
Multitasking
Phone and Email Etiquette
Relationship Building and Teamwork
Efficient in Word, OneNote, Teams, Outlook and Cherwell
Attention to Detail
Reliability
Awards Acknowledgements Committees
2008 Presidents Award-SLHS
2017: 20 Year Employee Recognition
Employee Advocacy Panel-2014-Present
Continuing Education
Health Unit Coordinator Course-2015, 2016 St. Luke’s Magic Valley
Phlebotomy Course-2017 SLWR
HMED Super User-2012
TASS scheduling coordinator-2017
FEMA-Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents-2015