Cecelia Yeary

Experience

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  University of Kentucky HealthCare

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

  Assisted with managerial duties as assigned. Created and maintained the UKHC publications and maps. Assisted with the needs of the information desk staff and the needs of the patients and families. Serve as a way finder for patients and families throughout the hospital and medical facilities.Provide patient locations for visitors as well as information and support for any questions they may have. Also provide a positive attitude and cheerful greeting to those coming to the information desks. Observed the daily activities and assisted on projects for numerous Hospital Administrators within departments of the UK Healthcare medical campus. This experience was very beneficial to me and has inspired me to further my education for an MHA degree.

  • Customer Relations Team Lead

    May 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Customer Relations

    May 2011 - May 2012

  • Hospital Administration Intern

    Jan 2011 - May 2011
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  UK HealthCare

  Aug 2013 - now

  Maintain certain oversight for Digestive Health processes while also focusing on priorities for the organization including coordination with the Physical Plants Division; the Office of Facilities, Planning & Design; Security; and other operational projects. Responsible for providing direction and oversight for executing operational programs. Provides guidance and leadership to ensure appropriate focus and patient care goals are met through utilization of analytics and quality, safety, and value outcomes with a primary focus on patient care and operational outcomes, Accountable managing and developing direct reporting assignments to ensure goals are achieved. Show less The fellowship offers exposure to senior level decision-making processes and participates in team decision making to learn about the interdependent nature of colleges, departments, units and the Enterprise. The following projects and initiatives participated in during the fellowship are below:Interim Service Line Administrator- Digestive Health Services• Serves as a leader, liaison, and facilitator with regard to the provision of digestive health services.• Ensures consistent communication to appropriate physicians, service directors, departmental personnel, administrative staff as well as individuals in the communities served.• Works with the Chief of GI, the Medical Director of Endoscopy and appropriate department chairmen, division chiefs, and medical directors to facilitate sound medical management, standardization of protocols and other mechanisms by which to ensure patient safety and quality of care.Interim Administrator Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center• Completed the Strategic Planning process for the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center• Assisted in the planning and coordination of Clinical Diabetes Education billing for patient education within the clinic and for pump classes.• Coordinated planning for clinical operations at an offsite ambulatory clinic. Interim Practice Manager Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology• Managed an interdisciplinary staff of 37 and day to day operations of the clinic• Worked closely with the Division Administrators and Chiefs to plan strategically for the future state of the clinic.• Monitored meaningful use reports, patient satisfaction reports, and any additional duties needed for patient and employee safety.Project Manager Assistant, Gill Heart Institute Cardiology• Assisted the Associated Director in facilitating the closing of the Cardiovascular and CT Surgery Clinics located in Hazard and Harlan Kentucky. Show less

  • Operations Integration Director

    Jun 2020 - now

  • Administrative Director, Digestive Health Service Line

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Administrative Fellow

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Patient Experience Manager

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
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  Baptist Health Lexington

  Dec 2022 - now

  Vice President Cardiovascular, Oncology, & Clinical Support