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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Jennifer Hill

Jennifer Hill

Carterville

Summary

Professional leader with strong expertise in managing and optimizing practice operations. Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and deliver impactful results. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving business needs. Equipped with skills in project management, financial oversight, and client relations. Highly reliable and focused on achieving organizational goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Director

Smile Doctors Orthodontics
Marion/Carbondale, IL
05.2023 - Current

Key Contributions

Lead operations for a high-volume, multi-site orthodontic practice overseeing staffing, patient experience, operational strategy, financial oversight, and organizational growth initiatives.

  • Led operational growth of orthodontic practice
  • Managed and developed a team of approximately 10 clinical and administrative employees
  • Recipient of the Rising Star Practice Director Award
  • Successfully onboarded a new orthodontic provider directly out of residency
  • Facilitated provider insurance credentialing and operational readiness
  • Directed HR initiatives including hiring, onboarding, coaching, corrective action, and employee development
  • Oversaw payroll approvals, budgeting, inventory management, banking, and purchasing
  • Collaborated with executive leadership and regional operations teams on strategic initiatives
  • Directed community outreach, patient acquisition strategies, and marketing campaigns
  • Improved operational workflows supporting scheduling efficiency and patient conversion
  • Led daily operational meetings focused on production goals and performance metrics
  • Highest team member satisfaction in region

Surgery Scheduler/Receptionist

Southern Illinois Healthcare
Carbondale, IL
02.2015 - 05.2023

Key Contributions

Managed surgical scheduling operations, patient coordination, physician support, and administrative workflow management across multiple surgical facilities.

  • Coordinated surgical scheduling for hospitals, surgery centers, and accredited surgical suites
  • Managed cosmetic consultations, payment coordination, and surgical scheduling logistics
  • Facilitated physician scheduling, CME travel coordination, and provider calendar management
  • Assisted with inventory oversight, patient referrals, disability/FMLA paperwork, and insurance coordination
  • Maintained exceptional patient experience while resolving scheduling conflicts and workflow challenges

Executive Secretary

Southern Illinois Transportation
Anna, IL
11.2009 - 03.2015

Key Contributions

Provided operational leadership and administrative support for a medical transportation organization serving Medicaid patients throughout Illinois.

  • Managed payroll, banking, scheduling operations, and HR documentation
  • Supervised clerical staff and coordinated transportation logistics
  • Assumed interim management responsibilities during owner medical leave
  • Developed scheduling protocols for recurring medical transportation patients
  • During my fifth year of employment, I stepped in and took over the manager position while the owner was on medical leave for 6 months. While in that management position, I completed payroll, all banking, hiring responsibilities, as well as day to day management roles.

Education

MBA -

Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO
05-2025

Bachelor of Professional Studies - Healthcare Management

Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO
05-2022

Skills

  • Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
  • Experienced in driving product sales
  • Epic management
  • Team growth facilitation
  • Operational efficiency management
  • HIPAA and OSHA regulations
  • Performance analysis
  • New hire training
  • Business strategy development
  • Employee relations and engagement
  • Digital and local marketing
  • Performance assessment
  • Budget management
  • Efficient practice operations
  • Innovation project leadership

Accomplishments

  • Onboarded new provider following residency.
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive, all-inclusive patient treatment plan model currently utilized across the practice.
  • Serve as a Student Mentor for the Healthcare Management program at Missouri Baptist University, providing guidance, professional insight, and career development support to emerging healthcare leaders.

Certification

  • BLS Certified
  • First Aid Certified

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
  • Volunteer Work in community
  • Marion Chamber of Commerce

Timeline

Practice Director

Smile Doctors Orthodontics
05.2023 - Current

Surgery Scheduler/Receptionist

Southern Illinois Healthcare
02.2015 - 05.2023

Executive Secretary

Southern Illinois Transportation
11.2009 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Professional Studies - Healthcare Management

Missouri Baptist University

MBA -

Missouri Baptist University
Jennifer Hill