Erich Schoen-Kiewert, M.D
**** ****** ******, *********, ** 32940
Cell: 214-***-****
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Executive Profile
Leadership Operations Staff Development
Solutions focused, pro-active, and self-motivated professional with over 30 years of experience in clinical research, project coordination, technical solutions, and administration. Recognized for building long lasting relationships and developing effective teams. Highly skilled in collaborating, developing, and leading the execution of operational plans. Proficient in devising and implementing strategic goals related to quality improvement and management programs.
Areas of Expertise
Project Management
Risk Management
Financial Management
Operational Streamlining
Training and Development
Strategic Planning
Problem Resolution
Client Relationship Management
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft Office Suite
Fluent in English and Spanish
Brand Stewardship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE BREVARD HEALTH ALLIANCE
Chief Medical Officer Melbourne, FL 2/2018 – Present
Spearhead operational activities and support subordinate executives, VPs, and managers for a multi-site, multi-specialty FQHC with over 55,000 registered patients, encompassing approximately 235,000 visits per year. Ensure continued operational excellence, increase quality and productivity, and champion the implementation of policies and objectives to fulfill business goals. Facilitate and serve on the Board of Directors (BOD), management committees, and other governing boards within the organization. Review and approve policies and offer planning recommendations to the BOD and supervise operations of assigned departments.
Improved operations flow, efficiency, and productivity; streamlined peer review and CQI.
Facilitated training for all members within the organization with a focus on Quality, Population Health and Service.
Introduced pediatric urgent care, new downtime forms, and nurse triage protocols.
Spearheaded brand stewardship functions, expedited recruiting and credentialing, and brought new service lines.
Standardized the Medical Home concept, appointed medical staff to a cohesive group, and reorganized bonus compensation for all providers.
COMPLETE CARE
Medical Director – Emergency Department Corpus Christi, TX 2015 – 1/2018
Spearheaded all administrative, clinical aspects, and public relations of a reputable and highly regarded Free Standing Emergency Department. Hired new providers and delivered decisive, solution-oriented administrative judgment and maintained excellent interpersonal relations with all physicians and clinical staff. Functioned as a member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of physician practices, including management, operations, financial, and reimbursement, effectively utilizing resources to achieve productivity, efficiency, and top-quality care.
Performed monthly quality analysis to ensure staff alignment with procedures and high satisfaction scores for the group.
CHRISTUS SPOHN HEALTH SYSTEM
Regional Medical Director Corpus Christi 2008 - 2015
EmCare has over 360 client hospitals encompassing Emergency Medicine, Hospitalists, Radiologists & Surgeons.
Provided on-site support in management of the clinical and administrative aspects of the Emergency Departments, In-Patient services, and Anesthesia operations. Served as Co-Chair of Emergency Medicine. Improved departmental efficiency by collaborating with Medical Directors and Emergency Physicians, Anesthesia Medical Directors, Hospitalists, and CRNA’s at each client hospital. Established QA protocols. Championed compliance with the standards of JCAHO.
Analyzed existing policies and made recommendations in matters of transfers agreements, laboratory, radiology, physician alignment, and other clinical protocols affecting the delivery of emergency services, inpatient, and anesthesia services.
Developed, refined, and implemented a risk management program with client hospitals.
Served as a liaison between Medical Directors and assisted in new contracts initiation.
Interacted with Medical Directors and Divisional Client Administrators in AIDET validation.
Facilitated orientation for new Medical Directors and emergency physicians.
Assisted Medical Directors in evaluating problems with physicians contracting with companies under management agreements.
Educated Medical Directors on existing policies and created new policies as needed.
Fostered a professional atmosphere conducive to a high standard of patient care.
Administered the financial accountability of the system related to scheduling and IC.
Aided in the in-service training of emergency department personnel.
Advised Medical Directors in any applicable quality improvement activities.
Networked with the Chiefs of Service of the medical staff on a regular basis.
Facilitated the implementation of value based purchasing, meaningful use, and core measures.
Member of the Medical Executive and Peer Review Committees.
Emergency Department Medical Director Various Locations: TX, NM, OK 1998 - 2008
Managed, planned, organized, coordinated, and evaluated all daily emergency department activities. Executed quality assessment and performance improvement in the emergency department. Oversaw all administrative and personnel functions associated with the department. Ensured the department met or exceeded its defined objectives for improvement, growth, and expansion of service.
Devised advanced triage and trauma activation protocols; implemented procedures to streamline patient wait times.
Orchestrated increased customer satisfaction adhering to CMS procedures such as conducting monthly departmental meetings, and developing and implementing mid-level providers’ credentialing criteria.
Developed quality assurance for radiographic interpretation in the Emergency Department.
Served in the role of Site Medical Director and Interim Medical Director for start-ups and rescue projects.
Performed as consultant in the acquisition of capital equipment for the department.
Successfully supervised a team of 4 direct reports; managed agency and vendor relationships while championing numerous projects to meet deadlines.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Emergency Room Physician EmCare
Private Practice Travis Physician Associates
EDUCATION
Residency: Eau Claire Family Practice Residency Program, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Clerkship: Internal Medicine, Normandy Medical Center and Emergency Care Centers of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
Clerkship: Emergency Medicine, Bayamon Municipal Hospital, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Medical Doctor Degree: Complutensis University of Madrid, School of Medicine, Spain
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
ECFMG NBPAS Certified ABFP (not recertified) CLIA Lab Medical Director Certification Course
FEMA Certification Courses (IS-00100.b; 00100.hcb; 00200.b; NIMS IS00700.a)
Licensure for Texas, Wisconsin, Florida
Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Virginia (Inactive)
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Variation of serum calcium in thyroidectomies Physiopathology, Epidemiology and Biochemistry of Favism Nosocomial Infection
CME PRESENTATIONS
Pancreatitis Carcinoid Syndrome Junctional Arrhythmias New Antivirals in AIDS
ASSOCIATIONS
American College of Emergency Physicians