Oliver Gross Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Illinois, United States

Implementation of Epic Optime at three hospitals as Project lead for the Epic Optime / Anesthesia teamLead analyst for charging and revenue structure for surgery, anesthesia and GI services for HSHS Hospitals using EpicWorking with system revenue teams developing standard charging processes for surgical procedures, moving from individual charging codes to level based systemBuild Epic for on going changes and create education for users across HSHSLead analyst / Project Manager on Tier 0 and Tier 1 projectsAutomate complex charging processes to make sure all revenue and charges are consistentWorking with users to identify pain points, and find more effective and efficient means for users to document patient careMentor to new team members to the Epic system and HSHS processes

Supporting MEDITECH and other clinical applications, including design, testing, and optimization.Liaison between clinical users and Information Services CenterAdvocate for the clinical end users in use of healthcare technologyMaintain in-depth knowledge of multiple clinical applications used across HSHS facilities

Springfield, Illinois Area

First assist in multiple service lines supporting surgeon partners.Scrub and circulate cases as necessary covering multiple service lines.Directed the installation of the Impress instrument tracking system.

Springfield, Illinois Area

Completed annual reviews for all staff members in the main operating room and instrument processing.Developed the Service Line Facilitator Role to support the move from block scheduling to operating room service line teams.Developed grid staffing plan to even out OR staffing to support expanding operating room surgical schedule.Selected and replaced video system technology to single platform system.Coordinated short-term renovation to support long term Master Facility Plan.

Chicago, Il

Oversaw all capital projects, system upgrades, and operating room construction projects.Worked with the facilities, biomedical, construction and renovation teams to plan and complete all capital construction projects in surgical services.Implemented conversion to single platform digital video system for main operating rooms.Coordinated opening of phase III in the Olson Ambulatory Surgery Center, two additional operating rooms, and six ambulatory surgery rooms: ordered, developed and tested all equipment.Awarded $900,000 in Excellence in Academic Medicine Grants to convert 3 operating rooms to minimally invasive suites.Coordinated the upgrade of two suites with video integration to HD system, and the installation of video integration into four other suites.

Chicago, Il

Procured equipment and coordinated installation of equipment for phase II of the Olson Ambulatory Surgery Center; two additional operating rooms and six ambulatory surgery rooms.Project Manager for Bridge to Practice Program for training new graduate nurses for the operating rooms.Developed and presented regular weekly in-services for surgical services staff.Supported new staff during orientation to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Surgical Services.

Greater Chicago Area

First assistance covering general surgery, surgical oncology and other cases.

Greater Chicago Area

Performed duties in both scrub and circulating role.

Greater Chicago Area

Covered call for solid organ procurement cases.Collected all relevant data on potential organ donors and presented findings to the attending physician.Coordinated all transportation to and from donor hospital.Provided patient education for dialysis access patients in access clinic.Acted as patient advocate and continuity of care coordinator for dialysis patients.Assisted surgeons performing back bench preparation of organs for transplant.

Greater Chicago Area

Evaluated potential organ donors for medical suitability to donor program.Discussed potential organ and tissue donation with donor families and completed medical history and consent process.Collaborated with Managing Surgeon to maintain donor in ICU prior to organ procurement.Placed all donated organs under UNOS guidelines.Coordinated up to five surgical teams in operating room simultaneously.Provided training to hospital staff / community groups about organ donation / tissue transplants.

Mba, Healthcare Management

Bsn, Nursing

Activities and Societies: SBC, Amateur Radio Club.

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