T. Michelle Foster
Louisville, Ky 40229
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Email: abj05m@r.postjobfree.com
Experience
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
August 2010
Temporary assignment to assist with a Meditech 6.0 go live.
Norton Healthcare
Nov 1987 - Nov 2008
Clinical Applications Systems Analyst
April 2000 - Nov 2008
Designed and implemented clinical software for Radiology and
ancillary departments. This includes multiple systems and
several modules, to include pieces such as physician esignature,
and interfaces. Experience includes implementation, support, and
user training.
Lead analyst for Meditech Magic (RAD) Radiology module and Meditech Client
Server (ITS) Imaging and Therapuetic Services for support, maintenance,
implementation, and system upgrades.
Cross trained in other modules such as centralized
scheduling (CWS), nursing order entry (OE), medical records (MR), health
information management (HIM), admitting (ADM), financial systems (BAR), NPR
and MIS for 24 hour support coverage. Experience also includes implementation,
support, and user training.
Experience with the EMR - Electronic Medical Record.
Experience with Meditech Magic, Meditech Client Server, Medcom, and
Phamis clinical software systems.
General knowledge of financial applications.
CDM - Charge Description Master - Maintenance, also experience with the CDM and
Meditech BAR.
Experience with security applications.
Experience using Meditech NPR.
Experience building menus and customer defined screens.
Reviewed customer requirements; performed analysis, designed and documented
current state and future work flows.
Provided expert guidance and assisted in the design and development of
system parameters and dictionaries.
Developed test plans and coordinated testing.
Supported vendor interfaces such as transcription to include Dictaphone and
Powerscribe, Forward Advantage Faxing Solutions, Mammography systems MRS and
Magview, lab reports, McKesson PACs, and several others.
Familiar with HL7 interfaces/integration.
Fully implemented software for order entry, requisitions, charge capture,
record locator, barcode scanning, jacket labels, reports, etc.
Accurately developed system reports for statistical purposes.
Ultimately brought all facilities to an almost paper and filmless environment.
Created training material, performed all training for super users.
Collaborated with programmer analysts to resolve technical issues.
Processed requests for system enhancements and modifications.
Tested systems prior to upgrades for functionality.
Utilized skills to properly assess situations and bring forth solutions that fit current
and future needs.
Involved in early stages, training, building of CPOE - Physician Order Entry and
POM.
Radiology Manager/Supervisor
1991- 2000
Excellent knowledge of radiology outpatient and inpatient flows.
Knowledge of Imaging procedures, preps, scheduling.
Experience with diagnostic imaging equipment (Radiology, CT, Nuc
Med, Ultrasound, MRI, mammography, special procedures and PET) and supplies.
Demonstrated efficiency and speed when using the hospital
information systems for processing of patients. This includes patient registration,
clinical documentation and charging.
Responsible for Radiology Module in Meditech.
Performed payroll transactions for department and made corrections
using the TPS system and Kronos.
Directly supervised and coordinated work schedules for all radiology employees.
Monitored employee time and attendance.
Monitored and documented employee annual requirements, inservices, and
continuing education.
Evaluated staff performance and made recommendations for hiring, promotions, and
corrective counseling.
Ability to schedule all diagnostic imaging procedures for patients.
Processed all legal correspondence.
CT and Ultrasound tech assistant
1988-1991
Registered patients.
Scheduled procedures.
Assisted with procedures.
Patient charging.
Processed films.
Patient Transporter
1987 -1988
Transported patients to and from the diagnostic imaging department.
Education
North Bullitt High School, graduated
Meditech clinical software training
Atlanta
Boston
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