career objective                              

results-driven healthcare administrator eager to contribute outstanding communication, management, and problem-solving skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational and financial performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive experience within the healthcare industry with expertise in developing and instituting cost-saving programs and procedures

ø  solid history of supervisory experience and working with all levels of medical staff, administrative personnel, and external agencies 

ø  strategic planning and coordinating workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø  sharp business acumen; ability to prepare budget and monitor expenditures, demonstrated aptitude for negotiation, capable of assisting various departments

ø  excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills in high-pressure, fast-paced environments; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  extensive experience in inventory management including sourcing and procurement, overseeing incoming shipments for quality assurance, and proper care of supplies

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

~ technical proficiencies ~

microsoft word, excel, access, powerpoint, outlook express ~ meditech ~ advantax ~ inventory management systems

education                                           

university of phoenix, nashville, tn

bachelor of science in healthcare administration                                                         degree to be conferred june 2008

~ professional development~

national college of business and technology, nashville, tn                                                                               2004

medical billing and coding diploma

 

us army specialized training course, fort sam, tx                                                                                           1992

medical supply specialist diploma

professional experience                

baptist plaza surgicare, nashville, tn                                                                                                    2007 c present

materials manager c or

         successfully oversee all inventory and materials administration at this prominent local medical and healthcare facility; responsible for purchasing supplies, equipment, and services

         create, institute, and adjust inventory and supply management strategies to adhere to company-wide budgetary guidelines; supervise revenue control and recovery procedures

         collaborate with physicians, medical and non-medical staff, and external vendors

 

southern hills medical center, nashville, tn                                                                                           2004 c 2007

supply technician c or

         effectively managed materials management department staff and performed proper processing, distribution, and storage of medical supplies and equipment to maximize functionality

         accurately evaluated inventory to assess usability; initiated stock replenishment and ordering

         worked closely with sales representatives; consistently achieved very high levels of vendor and customer satisfaction

 

baptist hospital, nashville, tn                                                                                                               2001 c 2004

pharmacy technician

         conducted accurate medication inventories; proactively purchased and stocked supplies to attain perfect record of narcotic maintenance

         engaged in price negotiations with external companies resulting in savings of more than $50,000

             

vanderbilt university, nashville, tn                                                                                                        1999 c 2001

clinical supply technician

         proficiently developed and implemented department-wide stock control measures

         actively monitored inventory on a daily basis; ensured correct handling, storage, and maintenance