Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practice protocols
• Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and growth in contracts
• Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing returns on investments
• Championed innovation by encouraging cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to complex challenges
• Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration across the organization
• Collaborated with executive leadership team members on long-term strategic planning that ensured sustainable success for the company
• Developed measurement tools, dashboards, and reports to track metrics on the effectiveness of initiatives
• Oversee audits, ensuring appropriate remediation if needed, and supported continuous quality improvement
• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations
• Managed and implemented Electronic Health Records (TIER, Evolv, Exym, Salesforce)
• HIPAA Privacy Officer
• Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success
• Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments
• Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings to the agency
• Managed and implemented Electronic Health Records (TIER, Evolv, Exym, Salesforce)
• Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement and initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels
• HIPAA Privacy Officer
• Led a team of QA professionals and HIM professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Directed quality assurance teams, shortened validation turnaround times, and reduced customer complaints
• Authored documentation for internal use by QA personnel, setting guidelines for review activities and reporting requirements
• Directed Health Information Management teams, shortened processing time for EDI claiming, and improved workflow for administrative tasks
• Developed technical manuals to assist all staff in documenting services, understanding the complexity of service delivery, and ensuring the quality of services provided to customers
• Developed and implemented training for all staff engaged with customers under behavioral health contract
• Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance
• Established robust communication channels between QA, HIM, development, and management teams for timely issue resolution
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish quality metrics for performance and quality of services
• Lead representative for county, state, and federal audits/reviews answering questions to mitigate risk and reduce the potential for findings
• HIPAA Privacy Officer
• Evaluated the accuracy of quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors
• Conducted regular audits to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased customer satisfaction levels
• Served as a trusted advisor to senior management on matters related to quality assurance, contributing valuable insights that informed strategic decision-making processes
• Implemented effective training programs for team members, fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement
• Facilitated open communication channels between departments for sharing best practices related to quality assurance methodologies, driving organizational success
• Developed and implemented growth of school-based mental health services program
• Established relationships with Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles Unified School District, and stakeholders to successfully execute MOU's and contracts
• Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment
• Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed
• Collaborated with IT to develop user-friendly project management tool, streaming lining project tracking and reporting through use of electronic health record (TIER)
• Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions
• Built strong relationships with school personnel and stakeholders promoting collaboration for service delivery
• Promoted mental health awareness through community workshops, contributing to a decrease in stigma
• Assessed client's mental health needs, developed collaborative treatment plans, and monitored progress
• Conducted individual, family, and group therapy sessions
• Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality services delivery and positive outcomes