Ramona Sandlin
Carthage,MS
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, data analysis, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Informatics and Analytics
University of Mississippi Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with leaders to effectively use data to make organizational decisions.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Manager – Enterprise Informatics Honest Brokers
University of MS Medical Center
09.2016 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented processes and procedures for Honest Brokers
- Manage team of Honest Brokers and Enterprise Informatics Analyst to ensure data request are being completed in accordance to regulations
- Vetted data request to ensure compliance with institutional policy and HIPAA regulations
- Created reports and analytics across multiple disciplines including revenue, clinical, education and research
- Participated in the Enterprise Data Warehouse Governance Committee meetings
Enterprise Informatics Specialist – Honest Broker
University of MS Medical Center
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Vetted data request to ensure compliance with institutional policy and HIPAA regulations
- Extracted data from Epic Clarity to create reports needed for business decisions
- Provided REDCap upgrades, support and end-user training
- Participated in the Enterprise Data Warehouse Governance Committee meetings
User Relations Specialist
DB Consulting Group
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Provided end-user support for NPCR-CDC’s Registry Plus software
- Developed user manuals for NPCR-CDC’s Registry Plus software
- Worked with software developers to incorporate enhancement to Registry Plus software
- Performed training and testing of Registry Plus software
- Provided subject matter expertise to NPCR Cancer Registries
IT Support Analyst – Senior
University of MS Medical Center
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed process and procedures for Honest Brokers
- Provided REDCap upgrades, support and end-user training
- Assisted researchers with designing data collection instruments
- Participated in the Enterprise Data Warehouse Governance Committee meetings
IT Support Analyst - Intermediate
University of MS Medical Center
12.2007 - 06.2013
- Provided IT support for the Mississippi Cancer Registry
- Ensured compliance with national standard setters and meeting national data submission deadlines
- Performed data linkages for research purposes
HIM Systems Analyst I
University of MS Medical Center
12.2004 - 12.2007
- Provided support for Mississippi Cancer Registry software applications
- Ensuring compliance with the national standard setters and meeting national data submission deadlines
Coding Specialist
University of MS Medical Center
05.2003 - 03.2005
- Assigned ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes to inpatient medical records
- Assisted with ER and Outpatient Surgery coding when necessary
- Obtained RHIA and CCS Certification
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
University of MS Medical Center
Jackson, MS05.2003
Associates of Science -
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05.2001
Skills
- Relationship building
- Financial planning
- Data Analysis
- Technical Programming Languages
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Team management
- Budget management
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Softwaresystemskills
- SAS
- Microsoft Office
- SQL
- Windows 7
- REDCap
- Cogito
- Registry Plus
- Clarity
Timeline
Director, Informatics and Analytics
University of Mississippi Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Manager – Enterprise Informatics Honest Brokers
University of MS Medical Center
09.2016 - 09.2022
Enterprise Informatics Specialist – Honest Broker
University of MS Medical Center
10.2015 - 09.2016
User Relations Specialist
DB Consulting Group
01.2015 - 10.2015
IT Support Analyst – Senior
University of MS Medical Center
06.2013 - 01.2015
IT Support Analyst - Intermediate
University of MS Medical Center
12.2007 - 06.2013
HIM Systems Analyst I
University of MS Medical Center
12.2004 - 12.2007
Coding Specialist
University of MS Medical Center
05.2003 - 03.2005
Associates of Science -
East Central Community College
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
University of MS Medical Center
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