Compliance management leader with a work history of outstanding performance in the healthcare field.

  Consistently promoted to positions of greater responsibility for ensuring compliance with regulations.

  Developed and implement policies, procedures and programs that improved operational performance.

  Expert knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).

  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoAudit software.

Palmetto Health Columbia, SC 2001-Present

Corporate Compliance Manager/Privacy Officer (2007-Present)

  Lead the HIPAA Privacy Program and assist with information security for a self-insured, healthcare delivery system comprised of hospitals, physician practices and an outpatient surgery center.

  Work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and the Director of Audit and Compliance.

  Manage performance of a Compliance Analyst, Senior Compliance Analyst and HIPAA Privacy Coordinator.

  Develop training materials and guidance documents for nearly 10,000 employees.

  Set risk assessment processes for compliance audits and lead integrated audits.

  Oversee the Corporate Compliance Hotline and database.

  Deliver compliance program statistics and information to the Board of Directors

Senior Corporate Compliance Analyst (2006-2007)

  Assisted with HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule functions for hospital facilities, physician practices and an outpatient surgery center.

  Designed training materials and guidance documents for nearly 10,000 employees.

  Participated in integrated audits with Corporate Audit Services.

  Worked closely with management personnel to develop a compliance policy manual.

Corporate Compliance Analyst (2003-2006)

  Assisted with implementing HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rules for three hospital facilities, several physician practices and an outpatient surgery center.

  Collaborated effectively with personnel across the legal, risk management, organizational development, IT security and quality departments to develop processes that minimized risk.

  Created training materials and guidance documents for more than 7,000 team members,

  Played an integral role helping to create a compliance policy manual.

Administrative Coordinator, originally hired via Office Team and hired full-time in 2002 (2001-2003)

  Built and maintained positive communications with patients to resolve financial transactions.

Previously:

Training Document Specialist, Technology Builders, Inc. 2000-2001

MBA, Computer Resources and Information Management, Webster University

BS, Technical Communication, Business Administration and Public Relations, Mercer University

  Certified Revenue Cycle Associate, South Carolina Healthcare Financial Management Association.

  Completed Leadership Development Courses, Palmetto Health.