Elizabeth Morris
Huntley
Summary
Results-driven healthcare leader with strong background in hospital operations, strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, relationship building and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Medical Staff Services
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital
10.2016 - Current
- Managed multi facility credentialing activities for over 1700 providers across 5 facilities
- Streamlined credentialing activities into a single credentialing cycle and creation of organization CVO
- Maintaine comprehensive medical staff databases and assisted in the preparation of reports on performance metrics, credentialing updates, and compliance audits.Managed and facilitated communication between physicians, medical staff, and administrative teams to ensure efficient operations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Coordinated physician schedules, ensuring adequate coverage across departments.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and standards.
Lead, Medical Staff Coordinator
Advocate Sherman Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2016
- Event planning and management for 800+ physicians, allied health and hospital staff at various venues
- Manage 10+ physician meetings per month, with preparation and planning, recording and timely follow up
- Provide computer and skills training related to the Medical Staff Office to team members as their mentor
- Spearheaded initiatives to increase physician satisfaction as a member of the Physician Engagement Team
- In charge of initial and reappointment credentialing for physicians, also provide new physician orientation
- Responsible for maintenance of physician information database including data analysis and reporting
- Marketing and promotional activities for physician events and other communication as required
- Conduct peer review activities
- Manage monthly ER on-call rosters and payment
Administrative Assistant
Advocate Sherman Hospital
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Support Executive Director
- Meeting Arrangements (record minutes, catering, etc.)
- Conference Calls
- Manage Agendas
- Monthly Accounting for Department
- Yearly Conference Preparations
- Member of Physician Satisfaction Team
- On Call Rosters
- Clerical Duties
- Additional Duties upon request
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management
Downers Grove, Illinois12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration/Management
DeVry University
Downers Grove, Illinois01-2022
CNA Certificate - General Studies
McHenry Community College
Crystal Lake, Illinois01.2013
Skills
- Experienced Epic user
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Relationship building
- Provider enrollment activities
- Verbal and written communication
- Virtual meeting management
- Decision-making
- Change management
- Team management
- Budget control
- Business planning
- Staff development
- Contract and vendor management
- Rules and regulations
- Crisis management
- Corporate communications
- Strategic planning
- Partnerships and alliances
Certification
- Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM), 10/01/20, National Association of Medical Staff Services
- Certified Professional Credentialing Specialists (CPCS), 10/01/19, National Association of Medical Staff Services
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt, 01/01/18
Volunteer Positions
- President-Elect, Illinois Association of Medical Staff Services, 01/01/21, present
- Co Lead, Endeavor Health Women's Employee Resource Group, 6/1/24, present
Affiliations
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- National Association of Medical Staff Services
Timeline
Director, Medical Staff Services
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital
10.2016 - Current
Lead, Medical Staff Coordinator
Advocate Sherman Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2016
Administrative Assistant
Advocate Sherman Hospital
08.2007 - 07.2008
CNA Certificate - General Studies
McHenry Community College
- Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM), 10/01/20, National Association of Medical Staff Services
- Certified Professional Credentialing Specialists (CPCS), 10/01/19, National Association of Medical Staff Services
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt, 01/01/18
MBA - Business Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration/Management
DeVry University
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