As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at the University of Oregon, my role is centered on recruiting and retaining top-tier faculty and staff for both academic and administrative departments.In my role, I collaborate and provide support to the College of Arts and Sciences academic support departments, ensuring the recruitment and retention of highly qualified professionals. This involves engaging with ASU hiring managers to comprehend their staffing goals, implementing effective sourcing strategies, including job advertisements and networking with UO HR partners. I conduct thorough candidate evaluations through various methods such as phone calls, video meetings, assessments, and in-person interviews. Additionally, I offer feedback and guidance to candidates throughout the hiring process, negotiate and extend job offers, conduct background and reference checks, and oversee the seamless onboarding of new hires.Maintaining positive relationships with candidates and hiring managers is a priority, as is continually evaluating and improving recruitment processes and metrics. Through these efforts, I actively promote the universitys culture, values, and mission to potential applicants.

As the former Executive Assistant to the CEO of Northwest Health Partners, I provided comprehensive support to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Team. This encompassed the offices of NWHP, including Women’s Care and Kidney Care whom I previously had the pleasure to work for, along with Eugene Gastroenterology Center, Oregon Neurology Institute, Oregon Urology Institute, Oregon Lung Specialists, Eugene Pediatrics, Maternal and Fetal Care, Northwest Surgical Specialists, and Northwest Specialty Clinics. I effectively managed the organizations office operations, collaborating remotely with clients and our clinically integrated specialty offices, committees, and network leadership members.

I thrived in this dynamic environment, wearing many hats and consistently exceeding expectations. I had the pleasure of supporting leadership as an Executive/Administrative Assistant to the COO/CEO, honed my operational skills as a Business Operations Specialist, and mastered the intricacies of medical billing and coding as a Billing Office Specialist. Additionally, I championed credentialing as a Credentialing Manager, ensuring smooth onboarding for the current and new providers. My dedication extended beyond these core roles as I served as a superuser on various leadership committees and spearheaded employee engagement initiatives.My passion for efficiency and growth fueled significant achievements. I played a pivotal role in hiring and credentialing of new providers, hiring our first CEO, managed the opening of a satellite clinic in Albany, and spearheaded the companys successful rebranding and revision. During a leadership transition, I absorbed many of the COO tasks, serving as the HR department and ensuring seamless operations during a time of crucial transition.By skillfully supporting executive leadership, managing business operations, nurturing patient and employee relations, overseeing medical billing and ensuring compliance, Ive consistently contributed to departmental and organizational success. This experience has honed my ability to handle multifaceted roles, fostering a passion for HR, DEI initiatives, employee engagement, and driving organizational effectiveness.

I was delighted to return to Womens Care where I initially assumed the position of Front Desk Lead and swiftly progressed to the role of Financial Coordinator, concurrently contributing to HR initiatives such as recruiting and hiring the clinical manager and front office staff. I handled financial aspects of womens healthcare services with proficiency, ensuring smooth interactions at the front desk. I managed insurance processes, billing, and patient support with skill. I led weekly huddles, oversaw front desk operations, and kept clear communication between front and back office. I was dedicated to providing a positive experience for women seeking care, including resolving financial inquiries and managing benefits. I was an integral part of a team that improved the patient journey at Womens Care.

As a dedicated PeaceHealth Epic Super User, I demonstrated unwavering diligence and expertise in spearheading the optimization of healthcare operations through the implementation of Epic systems across PeaceHealth Clinics. This integral role involved crucial contributions to supporting revenue cycle processes, ensuring precision in financial transactions. My specialization in patient access led to the streamlined registration procedures, heightening efficiency, and improving patient satisfaction. Adept troubleshooting and providing invaluable Epic system support to colleagues showcased my commitment to maintaining elevated standards in healthcare delivery and financial management throughout my tenure at PeaceHealth. Always dedicated to enhancing the healthcare experience for both colleagues and patients.