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Melinda Merrick

Beaumont

Summary

Customer-obsessed Health Information Operations leader with 17 years of end-to-end experience in ROI operations. Proven success in managing over $6 million in business, while supporting additional regions through strategic stretch assignments. Deep understanding of operational excellence, client partnership, and process improvement initiatives. Seeking to advance to Senior Health Information Operations Manager to continue delivering results through leadership, lean operations, and exceptional client service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Information Operations Manager

Datavant
Remote
07.2007 - Current
  • Manage a $6M+ book of business across multiple facilities, maintaining high client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Lead a team of 49 employees, including 5 Health Information Operations Supervisors, overseeing onsite, hybrid, and remote staff across multiple time zones.
  • Lead and execute problem analysis and resolution at both strategic and functional levels, implementing proactive solutions that drive operational efficiency, enhance service quality, and support long-term client satisfaction
  • Champion customer obsession by building and sustaining strong partnerships with HIM Directors and facility leadership, resulting in consistent client retention and consistent 9-10 scores on Promoter Notifications from Client Survey.
  • Accept and successfully execute stretch assignments supporting accounts outside of my direct portfolio.
  • Conduct regular reviews of policies and procedures to identify improvement opportunities that increase operational efficiency and quality.
  • Analyze daily production reports to uncover performance trends and develop data-driven strategies to optimize outcomes.
  • Collaborate with leadership teams on internal quality audits to ensure compliance with Datavant standards and client expectations.
  • Operate with a LEAN mindset, consistently identifying process improvements that reduce costs and drive savings for Datavant and its clients.
  • Embrace and champion Datavant’s digital transformation initiatives, including API-driven and global fulfillment for release of information, positioning teams for long-term success in an evolving healthcare data landscape.

Education

Health Information Management

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Client relationship management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Budget management
  • Digital transformation
  • Data analysis
  • Policy development
  • Customer service
  • Process improvement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Lean methodology

Accomplishments

  • Datavant LEAD June 2023
  • Datavant Amplify November 2024-Present

Timeline

Health Information Operations Manager

Datavant
07.2007 - Current

Health Information Management

Texas Southern University
Melinda Merrick