Summary

NextGen EHR Subject Matter Expert. Manage and lead teams through entire product life-cycle. Proven team leadership and project management, managing multiple projects through SDLC and maintaining strict deadlines. Broad background enabling an expeditious grasp of requirements and impact assessments for solution alternatives. Well versed in training, documentation, issue resolution, and reporting.

Skills Overview

Tools:

Nextgen EHR, SQL, SSRS, SQL Profiler, Crystal Reports, XML, HL7, VB, Excel, Access

Processes:

ETL, Scrum, Robert's Rules

Soft Skills:

Written and verbal communication, presentation and public speaking, user and technical documentation, mentoring, project management, team building, gap analysis

Professional Experience

Reports Developer

Virtua Health, Marlton, NJ (Contract) May 2016 – Present

Develop Meaningful Use and ACO reports via SQL and SSRS. Assist design and development of new reporting database.

Created database and ETL processes for EHR-independent reporting

EHR/SQL Developer

Covenant Health, Knoxville, TN (Remote, Contract) May 2015 – May 2016

Development of workflow solutions for Nextgen EHR via templates, documents and SQL. Maintain version tracking library. Create development documentation for use with upgrade gap analysis. Perform updates into Production environments.

developed and released over 50 customizations

Full SDLC on two large-scale systems for use with LDCT and Wound Care visits

Project Manager

Quirk Healthcare, Savannah, GA (Remote, Contract) August 2014 – April 2015

Simultaneous project management for multiple clients on implementations, development, upgrades and training. Development in Nextgen EHR, Crystal Reports, and SQL. Gap analysis and lifespan review of prior customizations.

Successfully guided practices through Meaningful Use reporting and attestation

Assisted development team on HL7 lab customizations, resulting in fast and efficient workflow

EHR & SQL Specialist

EHRIADS, LLC, Fredericksburg, VA (Remote, Contract) March 2014 – Present

Project management for local Nextgen EHR clients.

Full SDLC of software system for use by a Pain Management group

Provide guidance on requirements and documentation for Security Risk Assessments

Provided gap analysis consulting on a highly customized system, resulting in a successful KBM upgrade

Ambulatory Systems Manager

Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD April 2011 – July 2014

Lead team in implementation and management of medical record system. EHR customization of templates, documents and reports. Chair presentations to directors. Plan and perform gap analysis to meet regulations. Negotiate participation agreements with administrators.

Doubled the size of team in two years to provide specialization and efficient support

directed implementation at five specialty practices; personally at two of these

Guided organization to EHNAC accreditation

Nextgen Trainer / IT Specialist

Virtua Health, Marlton, NJ (Contract) January 2011 – April 2011

In-depth training of doctors and staff on Nextgen EHR. Custom SQL development. On-site go-live support.

Developed automated SQL processes for new user setup

Individualized training sessions for high-risk users

Co-Founder & EHR Developer

EMRISS, LLC, Fredericksburg, VA (Contract) November 2007 – December 2012

Provide software development, training and support to local healthcare clients.

Software and SQL customizations for enhanced workflow for OB/GYN clinic

Created and maintained a community CMS web site for locating doctors and specialists

EHR Specialist & Developer

Pratt Medical Center, Fredericksburg, VA June 2005 – January 2011

Full EHR product lifespan: guidance through implementation, customization, training and support. Gap analysis, redevelopment and upgrades. Reporting and analysis. Provide recommendations to directors.

Designed and implemented templates, reports, and SQL resulting in highly efficient EHR

Successfully lead implementation of HL7 lab interfaces

Maintained and enhanced corporate internet/Intranet sites

Project Manager / Developer

Ciscon, Tulsa, OK (Remote) April 2004 – June 2005

Manage all aspects of EHR software implementation, providing detailed project plans, best practice recommendations, training, and customizations to meet the needs of each client.

successfully implemented and released multiple ehr systems simultaneously

SDLC on EHR development for large practice of allergists, resulting in faster workflow

EHR Software Engineer

Unity Health, Rochester, NY January 2003 – April 2004

SDLC of medical records system. Provide on-site support during go-live events.

Fully developed corporate-wide EHR system, in continual use for 6 years

Created extensive technical documentation and data dictionaries for use in training new IT, doctors and staff

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Additional experience (1989 – 2002) in software and SQL development roles

for various software and tech companies in the Ithaca, Syracuse, and Rochester NY areas.

Details available upon request.

Education, Coursework & Certifications

PHP 5: Installation, Configuration and Development - Basics & Advanced

MySQL 5: Installation and Configuration

CMS Design via PHP and MySQL

Joomla 3.0 Advanced

Javascript - Essentials & Advanced

Android Development - Basics

NextGen EHR Certified Professional – 2006

AAS in Computer Science, Tompkins Cortland College, Dryden, NY – 1988

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