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Ayanna Stirling Cornelius

Boston,MA

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with extensive experience in healthcare administration and operational leadership. Demonstrated expertise in team management, process optimization, and delivering high-quality patient care services Skilled in coordinating complex workflows, enhancing organizational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in leveraging data and technology for strategic decision-making while fostering collaboration and compliance in multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Neighborhealth
09.2024 - Current
  • Develops and manages provider templates and schedules, ensuring effective coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Collaborates with the Medical Director to create and distribute on-call schedules and manage coverage adjustments
  • Oversees staff compliance with mandatory certifications (e.g., CPR, PPD) and monitors professional productivity through tailored reporting
  • Coordinates and evaluates daily staffing needs for nurses, medical assistants, and clerical support, including managing planned and unplanned time off.
  • Approves payroll submissions via Workday and supports budget planning in collaboration with the Administrative Director
  • Leads performance improvement initiatives, staffing assessments, and capital equipment planning
  • Conducts monthly safety audits and responds to patient feedback, developing quality improvement strategies based on trends
  • Acts as a liaison with internal departments such as Finance, HR, Clinical Teams, and Compliance

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Sr. Practice Assistant (Team Lead) Lung Transplant

Mass General Brigham
04.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw complex scheduling duties, including surgical appointments and modifications to provider schedules
  • Mentored Office and Practice Assistants, helping improve workflow and operational effectiveness
  • Responded to patient inquiries and coordinated appointment scheduling, ensuring effective communication and service
  • Uploaded and organized patient documents into electronic medical records
  • Supported the Supervisor in supervising daily practice operations and staff performance
  • Served as the Epic superuser

Pre Lung-Transplant Practice Assistant II

Mass General Brigham
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Coordinated pre- and post-transplant patient visits, managing insurance authorizations and clinical schedules
  • Organized multidisciplinary transplant team meetings and maintained patient records
  • Provided high-level administrative support to nursing staff and optimized clinic workflows

Practice Assistant II / Medical Assistant

Mass General Brigham
02.2018 - 01.2021
  • Scheduled diagnostic tests, verified insurance benefits, and coordinated patient appointments
  • Trained new hires in Epic EMR and identified areas for ongoing staff development
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA and PHI regulations in daily operations
  • Check-in and check-out patients
  • Vital signs
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained the patient's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.

Medical Secretary / Referral Coordinator

Steward Medical Group
11.2015 - 02.2018
  • Streamlined referral processes and managed insurance eligibility verifications
  • Coordinated communication between patients, primary care providers, and specialists to ensure seamless care delivery
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Located, checked in, and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.

Receptionist

Arbour Counseling Services
2013 - 2015
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive first impression.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payment records accurately
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Assisted with document scanning and imaging projects to support accurate file backup.
  • Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased
  • Ran the suboxone clinic

Education

Diploma - Medical Admintrative Assistant

Everest Institute
Brighton
06-2013

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Epic EMR & Medical Records Management
  • Insurance Verification & CPT/ICD-10 Coding
  • Office & Practice Management
  • Budgeting & Conflict Resolution
  • Patient Care Coordination & Scheduling

Personal Information

Title: Assistant Manager

Timeline

Operations Manager

Neighborhealth
09.2024 - Current

Sr. Practice Assistant (Team Lead) Lung Transplant

Mass General Brigham
04.2022 - Current

Pre Lung-Transplant Practice Assistant II

Mass General Brigham
01.2021 - 04.2022

Practice Assistant II / Medical Assistant

Mass General Brigham
02.2018 - 01.2021

Medical Secretary / Referral Coordinator

Steward Medical Group
11.2015 - 02.2018

Receptionist

Arbour Counseling Services
2013 - 2015

Diploma - Medical Admintrative Assistant

Everest Institute
Ayanna Stirling Cornelius