Yahaira Solognier
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Experienced Healthcare Administration Professional
Results-driven and dedicated healthcare administration professional with a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and Management from Fordham University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication from the College of New Rochelle. I bring a strong background in healthcare operations, technology, revenue cycle management, project planning, and program oversight.
With a proven track record of success in leadership roles, I have spearheaded initiatives that enhanced organizational efficiency and improved healthcare delivery for both patients and staff. My diverse experience spans project management and consulting across multiple healthcare systems and programs, including Montefiore Mount Vernon, Montefiore Care Management Organization, the Be-InCK NY Program, Montefiore New Rochelle, WIC Vendor Management, and the Montefiore WIC Program.
In addition to my healthcare expertise, I possess strong administrative, leadership, and organizational skills, along with experience in corporate event planning and fundraising. I am now seeking a dynamic administrative and leadership role where I can leverage my comprehensive experience and strategic insight to support long-term success and innovation within an organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Access Supervisor and Health Administrator
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the effective delivery and management of the array of services provided by the Patient Access Department. Collaborates with Directors, management team, and all levels of staff to evaluate, develop, and implement operational enhancements. Provides oversight and management of data quality.
- Oversees operational and financial issues. Overseeing new hired interview and in reviewing the candidate’s resume and creating a more HR seamless and enjoyable process.
- Ensures performance metrics satisfy benchmark standards. Interacts with the Patient Accounts Department to ensure documentation required for effective collections is provided accurately and expeditiously.
- Responsible for coordination, mentoring, and supervision of the Inpatient, Outpatient, and ED Registration, Ambulatory Surgery Check-In, Pre-registration, Insurance Verification, Bed Control, Discharge Processing, Financial Counseling, Cashiers’ Office, and the Department of Correction (DOC) Unit.
Senior Medical Management Utilization Analyst - Hybrid
Montefiore Medical Center (MMC) and the Care Management Company (CMO)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for managing operational processes related to utilization management programs including but not limited to, inpatient concurrent review, SNF, home care, radiology, behavioral, etc.
- Collects and organizes information from multiple sources including patients, caregivers, physicians, clinical information systems, and electronic health records. Utilizes information to make decisions regarding the utilization of services and benefits and/or referral to other internal resources. Interfaces with and acts as a resource to team members, other Montefiore Medical Center (MMC) and Montefiore Care Management Organization (CMO) departments, members/caregivers, and physicians/providers.
Vendor Liaison Supervisor/Assistant Director
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital Vendor Management Agency #809 WIC
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Assistant to the Director overseeing and monitoring 580 grocery stores, corner stores, and pharmacies that accept the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) WIC cards. Responsible for assisting NYS DOH in managing the retail food delivery system, which is a critical component of the WIC Program.
- Organizes and manages the VMA documents and records under WIC rules and regulations. Also, to ensure compliance with USDA and State requirements.
- Assists the Director with the process of vendor contract renewals, vendor contract reapplications, and program denials, including notices and fair hearings.
- Work with the VMA Director on preparing long-term strategies to achieve NYS and DOH goals. Coordination, and financial management of the organization’s programs and projects. Project Management standards and applicable regulations.
- Coordinate with the VMA director as the Assistant Director in preparing long-term strategies to achieve NYS and DOH goals.
- Responsible for verifying program integrity and compliance with NYS, DOH, USDA, and WIC vendor contracts and program rules, policies, and regulations.
- Assist in all aspects of vendor enrollment.
- Supervise Vendor Liaisons and WIC Vendor Program Support Staff and conduct interviews, mentoring, training, and orientation to new staff.
- Manage the organization in the absence of the VMA Director as the Program Assistant Director.
- Responsible for maintaining, logging, and tracking WIC Vendor applications and reapplications.
- Works in partnership with the VMA Director as Assistant Director to ensure that programmatic resources are leveraged for inclusion in future foundation stewardship strategies. Review and audit the WIC Vendor Re-Applications for completeness and submission to the Vendor Management Section before sending them to the NYS Bureau of Service Investigation.
Education
Certified - Adult And Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid USA
04.2025
Master's - Science And Healthcare Administration/Management
Fordham University School of Arts and Sciences
Bronx, NY09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Communication
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY08.2019
Internship - Business and Administration
College of New Rochelle
01.2019
Skills
- Bilingual Healthcare Administrator Community Advocate Operational Leader Bringing over 12 years of experience in healthcare administration and project management, with a specialized focus on community outreach, resource allocation, and vendor management Proven track record of over 15 years serving diverse, underserved populations and more than 19 years of volunteer service in the Bronx and Westchester communities, including five years in the Yonkers Public School system
- Core Strengths & Accomplishments:
- Deep expertise in healthcare operations, patient access, care coordination, and regulatory compliance (TJC, CMS, NY DOH, USDA, OSHA)
- Adept at managing cross-functional teams, supervising union and non-union staff, and leading large-scale change initiatives and organizational improvements
- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Recognized for fostering open dialogue and building trust at all organizational levels
- Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, control costs, and enhance performance metrics across inpatient, outpatient, ER, DOC, and ambulatory departments
- Skilled in registration and patient functions, including coordination for incarcerated populations under NY State jurisdiction
- Operationally astute and politically savvy; successfully navigates relationships with physician leadership, senior administrators, and external agencies
- Extensive knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, revenue cycle, and insurance procedures
- Experienced in leadership training, staff development, and policy standardization
- Tech-savvy with proficiency in EPIC, Allscripts, Treks, Kronos, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams), Cisco Call Manager, HIPAA compliance tools, and HR systems (HP24, FMLA, ADA, ESSTA, PFL)
- Leadership & Results:
- Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction and referrals through data-driven access improvements
- Excel at mentoring teams to meet and exceed operational and financial performance goals
- Negotiates collaborative partnerships and champions growth, inclusion, and unity around strategic initiatives
Accomplishments
Improving patient satisfaction scores, streamlining processes to reduce wait times, successfully managing a high volume of patient inquiries, and implementing new programs to enhance patient care.
Additional Information
Corporate and associate event planning responsibilities from planning and managing various types of events, including corporate gatherings, special occasions, and parties. Involve or a range of tasks, from initial concept and planning to execution and post-event analysis and logistics. Responsibility from Developing event themes and decorations, Designing and distributing invitations and promotional materials, and Working with internal and external teams and vendors.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Access Supervisor and Health Administrator
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Senior Medical Management Utilization Analyst - Hybrid
Montefiore Medical Center (MMC) and the Care Management Company (CMO)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Vendor Liaison Supervisor/Assistant Director
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital Vendor Management Agency #809 WIC
01.2016 - 01.2021
Internship - Business and Administration
College of New Rochelle
Certified - Adult And Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid USA
Master's - Science And Healthcare Administration/Management
Fordham University School of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Communication
College of New Rochelle
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