Mona Weinberger
Teaneck,New Jersey
Summary
An adaptable administrator for over 20 years in an academic medical center accustomed to the integration of new health care delivery systems, restructuring of work, changing EMRs and accounting systems and an increasing complex regulatory environment. Abilities include strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills in addition to liaising with other departments, institutions, and various funding agencies to bring support to the department. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator
Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
- Director for the Department of Internal Medicine providing full administrative, strategic and clinical support
- Responsible for creating and implementing business plans for the establishment of an in-house Hospitalist Division, expanded Diabetes Center, newly developed Dementia Center, in-house Critical Care/Pulmonary service, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease and Rheumatology Divisions. In addition succeeded in expanding existing employed Divisions of Allergy and Geriatrics.
- Oversaw the creation of the Internal Medicine Residency program and worked on the financial business plans for the establishment of fellowships in Critical Care/Pulmonary, Endocrinology, and Infectious Disease. Involved in the shared relocation of the Gastroenterology Fellowship from PMC to Hackensack and the identification of a new program director for this service.
- Developed a work flow for the efficient physician integration of all newly hired physicians across all Divisions in the Department of Medicine. Integration involved drafting and finalizing of business plans for the newly created positions, physician contracting, risk clearance, medical staff credentialing and insurance payor enrollment. Worked seamlessly with HR for the onboarding of all new physician hires. The Department of Medicine has expanded over the past 7 years from 5 employed physicians to over 150 hired providers.
- Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, attracting top talent from diverse backgrounds and skill sets while maintaining a rigorous selection process for continued excellence within the organization.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
Associate Vice President Faculty Practice
Montefiore Medical Center
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Senior Director for Financial Operations of the newly formed Faculty Practice Group managed all aspects of expense management, revenue cycle and budgeting for 26 clinical departments at 3 hospitals and over 30 outpatient faculty practice sites.
- Oversaw the financial management of over $600 million dollars of professional fees and expense budgets of over $600 million dollars.
- Implemented new faculty practice interventions directed at reducing costs and increasing revenue. Conducted a careful analysis of provider performance measured against national benchmarks for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation thereby identifying areas for improvement for both the department and individual providers.
- Worked closely with departmental chairs and directors to oversee the budget process.
Unified Administrator, DOM/Family Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
04.2004 - 03.2016
- Managed all aspects of the department’s operating, practice and house staff budgets totaling over $150 million in expenses and $60 million in revenue ($184 million in charges and $60 million in collections).
- Implemented new faculty practice interventions directed at reducing costs and increasing revenue. Completed practice exam room utilization analysis resulting in a 15% improvement in room utilization. Conducted a careful analysis of provider performance measured against national benchmarks for each division sub-specialty thereby identifying areas for improvement for both divisions and individual providers.
- Developed, monitored and analyzed budget and financial information cost effectively. Succeeded in closing out each year having either met or exceeded practice fund targets by containing expenses and meeting revenue expectations. In 2013 while working as the Unified Administrator for the Department of Family and Social Medicine, the practice fund closed with a 5.7% reduction in expenses and a 13.5% increase in revenue. The prior year saw a 6% reduction in operating costs and a 1% increase in revenue over budgeted targets.
- Successfully reduced charges being held in Pre AR from $3 million to $500K ∙ As Unified Administrator of the Department of Family and Social Medicine for over 10 years, the federal grant portfolio grew from $2 million to $20 million annually. Lead administrator working with research faculty on grant writing, assembly and submission. Managed all post award finances, prepared and submitted all required financial and programmatic progress reports.
- Collaborated with Chairman and Vice President to develop strategic plans and objectives.
President
Pear Development Co. Inc.
01.1986 - 07.2003
- A software development company that provided a tool to track OB/GYN residents’ surgical caseloads for ACGME/RRC reporting requirements.
- Worked closely with 50 OB/GYN residencies across the country to ensure that they were compliant with the ACGME requirements/guidelines.
- Developed several platforms for the collection and submission of resident data which utilized platform technologies in DOS, Windows, Scanning, and Palm Pilot handhelds.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
Lead Programmer
Chemical Bank
01.1982 - 12.1985
- Lead programmer on Chemical’s first home banking system product, PRONTO.
Software Developer
Mount Sinai Medical Center
01.1980 - 12.1981
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Software and statistical support for research faculty.
Education
Master of Science - Audiology
Columbia University
New York, NYMaster of Science - Cell Biology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NYBachelor of Arts - Biology
Barnard College of Columbia University
New York, NYCertificate of Masters - Computer Science
City University
New York, NYSkills
- Team Building/Leadership
- P&L Budgeting/Cost Control
- Revenue Cycle Management
- New Business Development
- Staff Training and Development
- Project Development and Management
- Grant Budgeting and Submission
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
Timeline
Administrator
Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
Associate Vice President Faculty Practice
Montefiore Medical Center
04.2016 - 03.2017
Unified Administrator, DOM/Family Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
04.2004 - 03.2016
President
Pear Development Co. Inc.
01.1986 - 07.2003
Lead Programmer
Chemical Bank
01.1982 - 12.1985
Software Developer
Mount Sinai Medical Center
01.1980 - 12.1981
Master of Science - Audiology
Columbia University
Master of Science - Cell Biology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Barnard College of Columbia University
Certificate of Masters - Computer Science
City University
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