Manager Management
Resume:
Joseph Di Ionna
Schenectady, NY 12303
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS
Project Management
. Assisted in starting an "Expired Pharmaceutical Disposal" program.
. Involved in implementing a department wide "Lean" initiative
. Instrumental in a cost reduction project that helped cut spending by
$400,000.
. Provided oversight to many office renovation projects while staying
within budget.
. Assisted in starting an IT inventory program.
. Managed a clinic relocation project which involved the transfer of 450
clients to a permanent outpatient clinic with an operational budget of
$500,000.
. Assisted with a Y2K compliance project, ensuring no interruption in
3000 outpatient clients receiving their medication.
. Assisted in the preparation and management of an annual leadership
conference where 250 chief residents from across the U.S. attended.
. Responsible for the development of a divisional "Disaster Policy".
. Involved in committees in preparation for Joint Commission for the
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Commission for
the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Operations Management
. Managed company's Vendor Code of Conduct Program.
. Resolved issues between vendors and practices.
. Assisted with the management of supplies and equipment to 32 nursing
units which service 300 patients on a daily basis.
. Resolved any operational and facility issues that occurred on the
nursing units.
. Assisted 5 nurse managers balance their annual operational budgets
totaling over $1 million.
. Assisted the department head in preparing and managing the annual
capital budget that totaled approximately $2 million.
. Worked closely with nursing team in choosing better supplies or
equipment that could help the institution to save money without
compromising quality patient care.
. Performed quarterly health and safety inspections and then annual
inspections with the environmental safety officer of the institution.
. Company liaison for contracted janitorial service.
Logistics
. Responsible for planning and coordinating the safe delivery of
methadone to nine clinics weekly.
. Coordinated the delivery of emergency supplies to 32 nursing units
during the blackout of 2003, so the staff could properly care for 250
patients.
. Arranged for the delivery of rented medical equipment to critical care
units.
. Coordinated the delivery of newly purchased capital equipment.
. Worked closely with the General Stores management to ensure timely
delivery of supplies to 32 nursing units.
Administration
. Managed day to day transactions.
. Managed vendor contracts with our prime Group Purchasing Organization.
. Reconciled invoices to purchase orders on a daily basis to insure that
charges were in line with contracts.
. Managed a support staff of 18 while at NY Presbyterian Hospital.
. Managed a support staff of 30 while at the Division of Substance
Abuse.
. Prepared written materials, including letters, memos, reports, plans
and policies.
. Involved in contract and budget preparation for grants in excess of
$500,000.
. Supervised the development, compilation, and maintenance of personnel
and time records for Divisional staff.
. Dealt with human resources issues such as interviewing, hiring,
writing and administering personnel reviews, and handling personnel
issues.
EMPLOYMENT
Community Care Physicians, P.C.- Latham, NY
2/06- 3-13
Materials Manager
Responsible for day to day transactions. Assisted practices with
capital equipment purchases. Assisted practices in handling any
vendor or supply issues. Interacted with vendors on a daily basis.
Negotiated pricing with vendors. Managed Group Purchasing contracts
for the company. Provided material management support for IT on call
service. Point person for company's "Vendor Code of Conduct" program.
Analyzed data using visual metrics. Followed department's "Lean"
principles.
New York Presbyterian Hospital- New York, NY
10/01 - 7/04
Administrator
Acted as liaison between the General Stores staff and Nurse Managers.
Provided primary backup support for department manager. Interacted on
a regular basis with department heads of other support services (i.e.
Engineering, Information Systems, Telecom, Bio-Med, Environmental
Services, etc.) to coordinate the general maintenance of nursing
units. Daily interaction with vendors regarding new medical/surgical
supplies and new technologies. Assisted Nurse Managers to arrange
trials for new supplies and equipment. Submitted requisitions for
outside purchases on a regular basis. Reconciled invoices for rental
equipment used on nursing units. Significant involvement in JCAHO
accreditation survey, November 2002.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine- Bronx, NY
8/98 - 10/01
Administrator
Managed the physical plant and support services of nine clinic
locations in accordance with Title 10 of the NYCRR & Article 28 of the
Public Health Law. Daily interaction with vendors regarding repairs
and improvements to all facilities. Interviewed administrative and
clerical staff and handled employee relations.
Diagnostic Centers for Men- New York, NY
3/95 - 5/97
Program Director
Supervision of all clinic staff. Maintained clinic inventory and
ordered all medical supplies. Coordinated the processing of all lab
work, conducted follow-up calls with patients, and acted as clinical
representative for patients with questions or problems. Supervised
the maintenance of patient records. Interacted with insurance
companies and supervised the electronic insurance billing for all
patients.
EDUCATION
Iona College- New Rochelle, NY
BS Healthcare Administration
. Degree received 5/98
. Magna Cum Laude - G.P.A. 3.85
MILITARY SERVICE
US Navy and Naval Reserve- 6/81 - 2/95
. Served in Operation Desert Shield/Storm as a Navy Corpsman with the
Fleet Marine Force ~ 11/90-7/91
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