Whitney Kauffman

• Fostered a positive work culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities among staff members.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations and best practices to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Identified areas for cost reduction by conducting regular audits of operational expenses.
• Handled human resources tasks such as hiring, onboarding, payroll management, and employee relations issues resolution for 35 employees
• Assessed processes and procedures, complying with PA Department of Health, and HIPAA regulations.
• Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Managed all financial record keeping and reporting including reporting and collaboration with the accountants for yearly tax preparation.
• Yearly cost-benefit analysis of employee benefit package including premium negotiations.
• Process development meeting all the changing needs of the practice.
• Function as a liaison between all internal and external entities and the owning physicians.

• Operationalized initiatives
• Collaboration with other departments, physicians, and staff to solve problems, resolve conflict, and improve patient care and experience
• Budget development and monthly analysis of expenditures
• Recruiting, development and coaching of staff

• Recruited, hired, trained and coached employees
• Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in the markets served
• Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
• Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department

Coordinated care for acutely ill patients on telemetry unit through astute assessment and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

• Instituted and conducted weekly Case Management meetings to foster multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Acted as liaison between the bariatric program and various departments and nursing staff of the hospital.
• Provided education and support to the nursing staff caring for postoperative patients.