Specializing in financial accounting and bookkeeping for doctors, healthcare professionals, business owners, and startups

Contracted to Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. through R4 Solutions Inc. to oversee day-to-day technical operations at three hospital sites. Key efforts include employee onboarding, seamless access to medical records system (MRS), and site-wide availability to technologies, applications, hardware, and connectivity for up to 1,300 users. Steer technology team composed of seven EUC Techs and Informatics Specialists.Key Contributions:● Collaborated in developing IT Capital and Operating Budgets for three hospital sites.● Process improvement achieved by raising computerized provider order entry (CPOE) compliance to 95% from 55% by implementing new protocols and facilitating user utilization training, preventing future loss of government program reimbursements.● Automated the treatment authorization request (TAR) process by cutting submission time 80% (25 days vs. 125), thus resulting in quicker receipt of payments● Supported conversion to Oracle by installing and configuring API time clocks.● Streamlined patient billing system functionality by leading migration to Optimum from Paragon patient billing system.

Develop and implement financial system strategies, partner with IT and finance leadership on implementation and execution projects, and improve financial reporting and data analytics quality. Held accountability across financial planning, AR, AP, reconciliations, reporting, performance analysis, and financial audits. In addition, oversaw risk mitigation and delivering projections on potential ROIs for new systems based on testing conducted. Led upgrades as new technologies emerged and integral contributor to maintaining internal databases, systems, and software.Key Contributions:● Collaborated with Deloitte Consulting on the development of multiple financial modes/dashboards used by senior leadership to determine long and short-term viability of operating cash.● Guided implementation projects for efforts involving budgeting, productivity, fixed assets (Sage), and employee reimbursement systems (Concur).● Spearheaded conversion/migration and upgrades of various AP/GL and financial reporting systems (McKesson) across multiple locations throughout California.● Provided leadership team with system recommendations and led planning sessions during acquisition integration.

Detailed knowledge of financial and accounting systems. Primary tasks included planning and directing all operational accounting functions, managing the accumulation and consolidation of financial information for internal and external financial statements, assessing accounting and internal control systems, and guiding departmental staff. Acts as the primary contact for external audit firms and government agencies.Key Contributions:● Developed and maintained accounting policies and procedures, ensuring accordance with GAAP.● Led accounting team to continuously optimize, streamline, and shorten the month-end close process.● Partner with McKesson ERP admin team on implementing system enhancements and reporting initiatives to enhance ongoing automation.● Supported year-end audits by preparing schedules and audit requests as needed.● Oversaw corporate accounting processes, including inter-company, consolidation, compensation, fixed assets, accruals, and accounts payable.● Coordinated and oversaw the execution of the month-end close and reporting processes, including departmental and internal management reports.● Handled employee onboarding, annual reviews, and terminations for accounting departments.

Reporting to the CFO, overseeing all financial activities, and ensuring the hospital’s financial health. Responsible for directing the Accounting, Payroll, and Accounts Payable Departments.Key Contributions:● Assisted CFO with the negotiations and successful sale of United Western Medical Center to Tenet Healthcare.● Overseeing financial reporting, short-range and long-term financial planning, and grants accounting.● Analyzed and interpreted financial data and directed budget and cost controls to meet annual and monthly targets. ● Financial Liaison to Risk Management regarding health and liability insurance issues.● Audit preparation and coordination.● Banking and monthly cash flow reporting.● Integrity and maintenance of the General Ledger