Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - ChicagoManages the day-to-day business operations of the operating room (OR) and gastroenterology department

• Improved operational efficiency of the OR and interventional platforms by developing and executing the inventory reconfiguration and move-in plan for the automated supply cabinet system of the new 14-story patient tower that opened in January 2012• Lead strategic departmental and institutional cost savings initiatives such as the analysis and reporting of the buyer work queue and accurate maintenance of vendor pricing• Assisted in process improvement initiatives including the implementation of a new signature authority process and a web-based item master solution for supply chain management• Provided administrative support for web-based procurement application including software management

• Compiled and reviewed monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles• Prepared journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses• Reviewed departmental and hospital statistics and expenses for accuracy and classification• Prepared federal and state tax returns for multiple health care entities• Assisted with yearly budget and forecast process

• Planned and performed audits of public and privately held companies and organizations with a focus in the health care industry• Gained experience in problem solving, financial reporting, and evaluating a company’s internal control environment• Planned and performed health care audit procedures over patient account receivables and revenue cycle—including the contractual allowance calculation and bad debt reserve/look back analysis• Critically assessed clients’ internal control structure to identify strengths and inefficiencies; responsibilities included: the planning and execution of the examination of clients’ system of internal controls, identification of key monitoring controls, and observation of business operations• Researched technical topics applicable to clients; stayed current on accounting pronouncements, regulatory rules, and guidelines