Seasoned Manager with a robust history at Penn Medicine/Virtua, showcasing exceptional leadership and organizational skills. Expert in enhancing team performance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes and expanding practices, demonstrating both problem-solving prowess and goal-oriented focus.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Penn Medicine/Virtua Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
07.2016 - Current
Directed and maintained optimal performance within a well-structured team environment.
Worked with marketing team to enhance visibility of the new Penn practice.
Collaborated with Penn leadership to align practice operations with standards and strategic alliance objectives.
Collaborated in diverse weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings to fulfill operational and strategic objectives promptly.
Facilitated interviews and tours at various Virtua Health locations for Penn's Plastic Microvascular applicants during the years 2022 ,2023, and 2024.
Manager
Penn Medicine/Virtua Gynecologic Oncology
04.2017 - 12.2018
Acquired and immediately relocated the practice
Worked closely with Penn's Director of Access, Quality, & Regional Networks to ensure the programs continued improvement
Developed relationships with the Penn Gyn/Onc ancillary staff so the Virtua staff could gain improved comprehension of the Gyn/Onc specialty; leveraged these relationships and knowledge to improve patient experience and outcomes
Worked and networked with referring Ob/Gyn practices in 3 NJ counties
Collaborated with Penn and Virtua Leadership to negotiate block time
Managed complexities of surgeons having dual schedules
Worked with Physician Liaison and Marketing to promote the physician and the practice
Manager
Virtua Gynecologic Oncology
04.2017 - 12.2018
Managed the practice through crisis when the Lead Physician injured his hand
Supported an understaffed specialty practice by cross-training members of my other practices
Collaborated with Practice Director to get 2 needed positions approved and filled
Worked closely with the Medical Director and Marketing for development and growth of the program
Expanded practice to a second location
Completed onboarding of 2 new surgeons and 2 physician assistants
Practice Manager
Virtua Female Pelvic Medicine
04.2017 - 07.2017
Assisted the completion and onboarding of a new surgeon
Performed all practice manager duties
Supported staffing vacancies by cross-training and utilizing staff from my other practices
Stretch assignment
Practice Manager
Virtua Breast Specialty
09.2014 - 07.2016
Collaborated with Strategic Alliance partners to ensure Virtua program delivered excellence
Performed all daily managerial duties for both Specialty Practices
Worked with Medical Affairs and Marketing to onboard new Microvascular team
Successfully managed the closing of a specialty practice, while simultaneously onboarding a new practice
Medical Assistant
Virtua Athena Breast Care
Moorestown, New Jersey
06.2008 - 06.2014
Guided oncology patients through intricate care processes.
Managed scheduling processes while securing necessary pre-approvals for procedures.
Ensured consistent supply availability through efficient ordering.
Planned physicians' schedules to optimize workloads.
Collected necessary data for Virtua Medical Group and clinical skills.
Ensured proper maintenance and sanitation of medical tools in compliance with standards.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Small Business Owner
Self-employed
, NJ
06.1994 - 06.2007
Managed staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees.
Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Health Care Administration
08.2022
Skills
Team Development
Effective Leadership Skills
Strong Organizational Abilities
Problem Solving Skills
Goal-Oriented
Proactive Problem-Solver
Professionalcompetencies
Excellent resource steward /decreased expense and waste through reserved ordering of clinical office supplies and sharing with several smaller specialty practices
Successfully work with, and foster positive relationships with, our Strategic Alliance partners to ensure successful onboarding of physicians as well as growth and harmony in the practice
Residency & Fellowship Coordinator at Stanford University School Of Medicine - Division Of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryResidency & Fellowship Coordinator at Stanford University School Of Medicine - Division Of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery