Summary

A quality and service oriented Healthcare IT innovator specializing in the Meditech environment. Growth oriented team builder with track record of capitalizing on challenging opportunities. Effective project manager who will deliver on time and under budget or can unstick your stagnant project. Creative problem solver with strong analysis, development and report writing skills.

Technical Competencies

Meditech MAGIC and Client Server Platforms, Advanced Magic/NPR programming/report writer, SQL Server, SQL/T-SQL programming, C/C++/C#, Java, JavaScript, VB/VB.NET/VBScript, ASP/ASP.NET, XML, MS Project, Crystal Reports/Enterprise, Windows Client and Server OS, RDBMS, SDLC, Agile Development and Project Management

Professional Experience

Small Town Health System – 2001 to Present
Systems/Development Team Lead – 2006 to Present
System Analyst – 2001 to 2006

• Directs the activities of Application Developers and System Administrators/Analysts including recruitment, coaching, and evaluation.
• Leads and participates in both departmental and organizational strategic planning and process improvement.
• Project Manager: leads and participates in all phases of the software development cycle, from analysis through implementation of all HCIS software acquired or developed, including: Web Portal, Document Imaging, HIPAA Disclosure Tracking, Report Distribution, Physician Status Board, Medical Necessity, ED Tracking System
• Database Administrator: Implemented Data Repository; writes and maintains applications/reports for DR and other SQL server databases including Picis OR and Kronos using Crystal and/or ASP.NET.
• NPR report writer: experience in all modules; skills include fragments, macros, CDS programming.
• Participates in Operations and Technology Steering Committee and leads IS planning initiatives for development of new replacement hospital.
• Selected by CFO to represent IS Department in enterprise-wide effort to reduce supply chain costs by $1M. Chosen by management to lead project team.
• Supports, and manages installations/upgrades for Meditech (C/S Platform including modules: ABS, ADM, AP, BAR, DA, DR, ESS, GL, MIS, MM, MRI, NPR, PP) and other health system software.
• Led and developed IS initiatives for HIPAA Privacy compliance.
• Supports desktops, printers, LAN/WAN, and assists in development of Disaster Recovery Plan.

City Hospital – 1999 to 2001
System Analyst – 1999 to 2001
PC Technician – 1999

• Managed implementation of Meditech system for affiliated long term care facility.
• Responsible for analysis, development, testing, and implementation on all information system upgrades and enhancements.
• Supported Meditech Administratives, Financials, and Clinicals (MAGIC Platform including modules: ABS, ADM, LAB, MIS, MM, MRI, NPR, NUR, OE, PP, RAD) and other hospital software.
• Produced financial and statistical reports using NPR, MS Access and Crystal Reports.
• Developed, implemented, and maintained MS Access database applications.
• Designed training materials; facilitated training classes.
• Maintained and supported LAN, troubleshot and resolved software/hardware issues.

Leading International Insurance Company – 1995 to 1998
Senior Sales Specialist – 1998
Customer Service Rep – 1995 to 1998

• Licensed insurance agent: sold insurance and financial products.
• Trained new employees on products and procedures, responsible for evaluating and managing development.
• Produced written correspondence and handled inbound telephone inquiries.

Education

BA, Management Information Systems, in progress
DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois

Project Summaries

• Managed successful implementation of ABS, ADM, B/AR, MRI, NUR, and OE modules at suburban nursing home.
• Implemented Data Repository under budget by managing complete installation and configuration of SQL Server and data warehouse software.
• Designed and developed Medical Records Document Imaging System integrated within Meditech. This system allowed us to spend budgeted dollars on hardware to address Health System’s electronic archive initiative plus install SAN technology to fulfill data storage and Disaster Recovery needs. Company savings: $72k.
• Implemented scripting software to automate Client Server NPR reports and processes – reducing labor hours required to compile and distribute data.
• Led IS initiatives for HIPAA Privacy compliance. Built custom screens and reports to ensure Patient Confidentiality requirements were met.
• HIPAA Disclosure Tracking System – leveraged technology of Data Repository to create customized logging system, avoiding the need to purchase 3rd party software.
• Implemented Windows Active Directory authentication via the web, eliminating the need to manage multiple usernames and passwords for custom intranet applications.
• Integrated Meditech census statistics with Kronos Time and Attendance data and developed  Staffing and Productivity monitoring tool utilized by Administration and Nursing Leadership.
• Managed successful implementation of Meditech Materials Management system and Pyxis.
• Led implementation of Materials Management EDI software with Neoforma/GHX.
• Developed web-based reporting system: a custom, secure, and managed front-end to SQL Server and Crystal Enterprise. Company savings: $50k
• Spearheaded IT Department Performance Improvement initiative to improve Customer Satisfaction by creating online web-based survey and reporting tool. Led corrective action plan.
• Designed and created web-based Physician Status Board – a touch screen application used to indicate if physicians are in-house. Company savings $50k.
• Expanded use of Document Imaging System to Accounting department, as well as clinical areas.
• Selected by CFO to represent IS Department in enterprise-wide effort to reduce supply chain costs by $1M. Chosen by management to lead project team.
• Developed Clinical Web Portal integrating Emergency Department software and PACS system.
• Led implementation of LSS Medical Practice Management Suite.
• Developed custom web based Meditech integrated Medical Necessity Checking application.
• Managed development of Emergency Department Tracking System.
• Directed implementation of Enterprise Clinical Dashboard.
• Developed web-based prototype CPOE Application.
• Oversaw implementation of Scheduling system for Diagnostic Imaging Department.
• Led implementation of enterprise-wide forms automation and point of service scanning solution.
• Led organizational initiative to develop paperless Electronic Health Record
• Member of Operations and Technology Steering Committee for Health System.
• Group Leader for Operations Planning Team and Project Lead for IT and Low Voltage Systems planning and implementation for new replacement hospital construction.
• Led the development of Patient Flow Applications, including, Tracking Boards, Bed Board, and Outpatient Worklist.
• Oversaw the teams responsible for the successful implementation of Meditech Scanning and Archiving module, Imprivata OneSign, and a Helpdesk solution.
• Managed the migration of Meditech’s Payroll and Personnel module and successful implemenation of the Ultipro Enterprise HRIS.