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Sara Kathleen O’Dell
Midland,MI
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Summary
Highly effective professional with comprehensive experience in a fast paced business environment, adept at driving efficiency and optimizing processes. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results, ensuring adaptability to dynamic business needs. Proven skills in strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder communication, coupled with results-driven mindset. Respected for reliability and ability to foster productive working environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
MyMichigan Collaborative Care Organization
Midland, MI
01.2022 - Current
- Oversight of Physician Network Credentialing Operations
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives across departments.
- Developed and executed performance metrics to evaluate operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw resource allocation to ensure optimal staffing levels and budget adherence.
Director of Operations
MyMichigan Health Network
Midland, MI
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Oversight of Physician Network Credentialing Operations
- Administrative Oversight of Credentialing Committee
- Management of Health Plan Operations for Self-funded Employer Groups
- Payer Relations and Network Operations
Manager - Finance
MidMichigan Collaborative Care Organization
Midland, MI
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Oversight of all financial areas. Main responsibilities include preparation of monthly financial statements, annual budget preparation, tracking, reporting and distribution of incentives for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PGIP Program and support of Affirmant efforts thru data analyses/validation and provider roster management for the local clinically integrated network. Other areas of responsibility have included POM ACO MSSP shared savings distributions, Federal HRSA Grant reporting and BCBSM VBK Fund reporting.
Manager - Finance
MidMichigan Health Network
Midland, MI
01.2008 - 12.2021
- Oversight of all financial areas of responsibility for the Physician Hospital Organization (PHO). Attend monthly/quarterly client report meetings. Preparation of the annual budget, including presentation to the board of managers. Annual tax return preparation. Monitoring of financial and quality performance for value-based incentive contracts. Distribution of pay-for-performance incentives and shared savings distributions. In addition, oversight of the ConnectCare.com website.
Accountant/Managed Care Analyst
MidMichigan Health Network
Midland, MI
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Responsible for monthly accounting and reporting for MidMichigan Health Network, and for three county based indigent health plans. Other responsibilities included compilation of monthly health plan claims data reports.
Accountant
Saint Mary’s Medical Center
Saginaw, MI
03.2004 - 12.2004
- Responsible for specific aspects of the monthly general ledger accounting process for the medical center and related entities of Saint Mary’s Health. Additional responsibilities include oversight of the fixed asset management process, ad hoc financial analysis as requested by administration and assistance with special data requests from Ascension Health corporate headquarters.
Director of Finance
Midland Area Chamber of Commerce
Midland, MI
06.2003 - 03.2004
- Responsible for all financial aspects relating to the Chamber and its affiliated entities. These tasks included financial statement preparation, payroll and accounts payable processing, benefit plan administration, and assistance with the annual budgeting process in conjunction with the Chamber President. Monthly board level presentations were also required.
Reimbursement Accountant
MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland
Midland, MI
05.2002 - 06.2003
- Duties included preparation of monthly contractual provisions for Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross insurances along with related analyses. In addition, annual cost reports were prepared and filed.
Internal Audit Supervisor
MidMichigan Health
Midland, MI
03.2000 - 05.2002
- Responsibilities included operational, financial and corporate compliance audits as well as external audit assistance while providing oversight of staff internal auditor. In addition to audit tasks, compilation of the annual audit plan and quarterly audit committee presentations were performed.
Staff Internal Auditor
MidMichigan Health
Midland, MI
02.1998 - 03.2000
- Performed financial, operational and corporate compliance audits. Responsibilities included audit report preparation and external audit assistance.
Financial Analyst - Controller Department
Comerica Incorporated
Detroit, MI
01.1997 - 02.1998
- Primary responsibilities included monthly review of management information reports and interaction with the report end users. Key activities included involvement during conversion of Management Information System, and exposure to planning software and processes.
Rotational Analyst - Controller Department
Comerica Incorporated
Detroit, MI
05.1996 - 12.1996
- Role consisted of rotating through the various internal departments, including both financial and managerial accounting areas. Main focus in the Cost Analysis department included concentration on cost studies, absorption analysis and data mapping.
Accounting Co-Op – Inter-America Area
Dow Corning
Midland, MI
04.1994 - 05.1996
- Responsibilities included accounts receivable management, sales/c.o.s. entries, inventory reconciliation and cash receipts input.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Northwood University
Midland, MI05-1996
Masters of Business Administration - undefined
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI12-2025
Skills
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Staff management
- Effective leader
- Employee motivation
- Administrative management
- Decision-making
Timeline
Director of Operations
MyMichigan Collaborative Care Organization
01.2022 - Current
Director of Operations
MyMichigan Health Network
01.2021 - 12.2025
Manager - Finance
MidMichigan Collaborative Care Organization
01.2013 - 12.2021
Manager - Finance
MidMichigan Health Network
01.2008 - 12.2021
Accountant/Managed Care Analyst
MidMichigan Health Network
01.2005 - 12.2007
Accountant
Saint Mary’s Medical Center
03.2004 - 12.2004
Director of Finance
Midland Area Chamber of Commerce
06.2003 - 03.2004
Reimbursement Accountant
MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland
05.2002 - 06.2003
Internal Audit Supervisor
MidMichigan Health
03.2000 - 05.2002
Staff Internal Auditor
MidMichigan Health
02.1998 - 03.2000
Financial Analyst - Controller Department
Comerica Incorporated
01.1997 - 02.1998
Rotational Analyst - Controller Department
Comerica Incorporated
05.1996 - 12.1996
Accounting Co-Op – Inter-America Area
Dow Corning
04.1994 - 05.1996
Masters of Business Administration - undefined
Davenport University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Northwood University