Medical Administrative Aspects (ALMA 120)
Term: 2021-2022 Academic Year Fall
Faculty
As a multi-credentialed healthcare leader and educator with experience spanning over 35 years, it is my great privilege to witness our graduates grow into the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. I am committed to supporting the success of others by volunteering in professional leadership roles at local, state, and national levels. Through service to others, I can help bridge the gap between clinical practice and administrative excellence while also mentoring emerging leaders in our organizations.
Credentials
| Administrative & Compliance |
Clinical & Education |
| MSL, RHIA, CPCO, CPB, CDEI, CMRS, CMCS, HITCM-PP, Certified Human Rights Consultant |
RMA (AMT), AHI (AMT), |
Leadership & Service
- National:
- AMT: Judiciary Committee, EQS Committee, Student Activities Committee;
- AHIMA: AHIMA Exam Development SME, CCE Workgroups, Advocacy Summit Delegate
- NFBPW: Workgroup
- AAPC: Emerging Leaders certificate 2025
- State:
- CPSAMT: President (2026), State Delegate, Board Member
- KHIMA Recognition Chair (2018-2026)
- Kansas BPW Foundation Board Member
- Local/Civic: ACT Site Coordinator, BPW Local Vice President, Community Task Forces; Joplin AAPC Chapter Past President (2025)and Secretary (2024)
Areas of Impact
- Health Information: EHR/LIS implementation SME, department policy revisions, and HIPAA privacy officer
- Education & Academics: 15+ courses taught across HIT, medical assisting, and allied health; textbook reviewer/contributor for Cengage, McGraw-Hill, and Cognella. Implementation of curriculum for standards at the state level and for accreditation.
- Public Health, Leadership, & Advocacy: Published work in the Journal of AHIMA. Presenter at the local, state, and national level over various healthcare topics/issue. Attended the AHIMA Advocacy Summit in 2025 to met with local legislatures over the MATCH IT Act and Advancing Non-Clinical Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Act of 202.5
Awards & Recognition
- President's Award of Excellence (CPSAMT, 2025)
- Golden Apple Award (CPSAMT, 2024)
- Merit of Distinction (CPSAMT, 2023)
- Distinguished Achievement Award (AMT, 2022)
- NCCC Ben Smith Award Recipient
- Pinnacle Scholar (Stephens College, 2010)
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Schedule
Tue, 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM (8/23/2021 - 12/19/2021) Location: CHAN ROWL 338
Description
Provides an introduction to the administrative skills needed for a medical office. Students learn how to maintain medical records (both paper and electronic), manage appointments, and perform routine office duties. Focuses on the financial aspects of the medical office including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Students examine billing and collection procedures. Prerequisite: Admission to the medical assistant program or program coordinator approval.