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Natasha Johnson

Greenwood,SC

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with a proven track record at Carolina Health Centers, driving quality improvement initiatives and enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in EHR management and fostering teamwork, I implement innovative strategies that boost operational efficiency and compliance. My adaptability and problem-solving abilities ensure continuous growth and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Quality and Population Health

Carolina Health Centers
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead value-based care and Population Health initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
  • Foster strong relationships with staff, emphasizing quality and trust.
  • Oversee documentation needs across multiple departments.
  • Implement and train new workflows.
  • Attend and contribute to workflow change meetings and forums.
  • Coordinate with OCHIN staff on Epic system changes and training.
  • Identify and address gaps in coding and charting.
  • Shadow new providers to ensure comfort with documentation processes.
  • Implement productivity improvement strategies based on EHR data.
  • Develop and monitor quality improvement programs.
  • Quality Committee
  • Front Desk Foundations
  • Billing, front office and EHR clinical specialist
  • Provider Enhancement Program
  • Analyze patient data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with external partners to enhance population health strategies.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with documentation standards.
  • Develop and implement patient engagement strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
  • Assist in developing and implementing quality assurance protocols to enhance operational efficiency.

EHR Clinical Specialist

Carolina Health Centers
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Manage change control processes.
  • Build strong relationships with staff based on quality and trust.
  • Familiarize documentation needs across various departments.
  • Implement, train, and follow-up on new and changed workflows.
  • Create standardized rooming and patient schedule views.
  • Collaborate with external resources for quality patient care.
  • Implement colorectal cancer screening referrals and pilot Cologuard for uninsured patients.
  • Develop training programs for staff and AU’s women’s migrant clinic.
  • Attend and contribute to workflow change meetings and forums.
  • Coordinate with OCHIN staff on Epic system changes and training.
  • Identify and address gaps in coding and charting.
  • Develop onboarding process for OCHIN EPIC, including video training and personalized EHR customization.
  • Shadow new providers to ensure comfort with documentation processes.
  • Implement productivity improvement strategies based on EHR data.

Simulation Center Director

Midlands Technical College
01.2021 - 08.2022

Operational Management:

  • Oversee the daily operations of the simulation center.
  • Ensure the maintenance and optimal functionality of simulation equipment
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for the center

Educational Leadership:

· Ensure high-quality simulation-based education activities.

· Collaborate with academic programs to optimize the use of simulation resources to achieve course and clinical objectives

· Develop and implement simulation scenarios for healthcare training

Staff Management:

  • Hire, train, and supervise simulation center staff
  • Conduct performance appraisals and manage staff schedules

Financial Oversight:

· Oversee the center’s finances, including budgeting and procurement

· Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources

Strategic Planning:

  • Develop and monitor strategic plans for the simulation center
  • Conduct periodic analysis of existing resources and evaluate future needs

Compliance:

· Ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements

· Maintain documentation and records for compliance

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, external agencies, and professional organizations
  • Promote the interests of the simulation center through public relations events and tours

Additional Duties:

  • Develop and implement simulation scenarios for healthcare training.
  • Coordinate with faculty to integrate simulation into curriculum.

CAHIIM Accredited HIM Program Director

Midlands Technical College
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Oversee HIM program accreditation and curriculum development.
  • Maintain contact with HIM professionals to ensure curriculum relevance.
  • Expand learning tactics for retention and application.
  • Redesign and update Professional Practicum Experience curriculum.
  • Create interactive learning activities with LMS team.
  • Complete Annual Program Assessment Report for CAHIIM accreditation.
  • Teach ICD-10-PCS, Revenue and Reimbursement, Standards and Regulations.
  • Coordinate Professional Practice Experience with local facilities.
  • Develop partnerships with local healthcare facilities for student placements.
  • Conduct regular program evaluations to ensure continuous improvement.

Allied Health Science Faculty

Midlands Technical College
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Allied Health Science Course Instructor.
  • See attached CV

CAHIIM HIM Clinical Education Director

Midlands Technical College
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Developed and implemented innovative curriculum strategies enhancing student engagement and retention.
  • Led cross-departmental teams to align educational programs with workforce development initiatives.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using data analysis, driving continuous improvement in course offerings.
  • Mentored faculty in instructional best practices, fostering a collaborative teaching environment.
  • Manage students' academic and professional needs.
  • Maintain contact with HIM professionals for curriculum relevance.
  • Expand learning tactics for retention and application.
  • Assist in redesigning Professional Practicum Experience curriculum.
  • Created interactive learning activities with LMS team.
  • Complete Annual Program Assessment Report for CAHIIM accreditation.
  • Coordinate Professional Practice Experience with local facilities.

Courses Taught

See attached CV

Johnson Aviation Services

Self-employeed
05.2016 - 08.2022
  • Manage finances and budget analysis.
  • Calculate commissions accurately and timely.
  • Research and order certified aviation products to ensure quality and regulatory standards.
  • Develop business strategies to enhance company growth.
  • Manage customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.

Patient Access Representative

University Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2017
  • Managed patient registration processes, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Coordinated insurance verification, facilitating timely authorization for patient services and treatments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling systems, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing patient wait times.

Consultant (non-teaching)

Midlands Technical College
08.2017 - 08.2017
  • Consulted in the Health Information Management degree program with their Professional Practice Experience.
  • Develop and implement consulting strategies.
  • Provide expert advice on HIM practices.

Insurance Verifier/ Prior Authorizations, Part Tim

Trinity Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Verified patient insurance coverage.
  • Verified diagnosis were correct for requested services

ED Registrar PRN

Trinity Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Verified patient insurance coverage.
  • Inpatient and outpatient procedure scheduling.
  • Verified medical necessity for Medicare guidelines.
  • Obtained pre-certifications and authorizations by working with Utilization Review and physicians on all required procedures to avoid pre-cert denials and write-offs.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain all pertinent demographics.
  • Decreased denials by reestablishing relationships with insurance companies along with ensuring updated processes were being followed through.
  • Maintained and ensured duplicate medical record numbers were put through the correct process for revision

Education

Health Information Management

Western Governors University

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management

Midlands Technical College
Columbia Sc

Skills

  • Flexible problem-solving
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Strategic leadership
  • Organizational time strategies
  • Innovative thinking

Affiliations

  • AHIMA American Health Information Management Association, (SCHIMA) South Carolina Health Information Management Association SCHIMA
  • HIMSS Health Information and Management Systems Society

Certification

RHIT Registered Health Information Technician

Timeline

Director of Quality and Population Health

Carolina Health Centers
01.2024 - Current

EHR Clinical Specialist

Carolina Health Centers
06.2022 - 01.2024

Simulation Center Director

Midlands Technical College
01.2021 - 08.2022

Allied Health Science Faculty

Midlands Technical College
08.2019 - 12.2020

CAHIIM Accredited HIM Program Director

Midlands Technical College
01.2019 - 01.2021

CAHIIM HIM Clinical Education Director

Midlands Technical College
11.2017 - 01.2019

Consultant (non-teaching)

Midlands Technical College
08.2017 - 08.2017

Patient Access Representative

University Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2017

Insurance Verifier/ Prior Authorizations, Part Tim

Trinity Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017

ED Registrar PRN

Trinity Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2017

Johnson Aviation Services

Self-employeed
05.2016 - 08.2022

Health Information Management

Western Governors University

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management

Midlands Technical College

Awards

NISOD National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award 

Recognized for outstanding contributions to community and technical college education, demonstrating exceptional commitment to student success and educational excellence.

Service Excellence Leader Award 

Honored for exceptional leadership in delivering outstanding service, demonstrating a commitment to excellence, and inspiring team performance.

Natasha Johnson