Melinda Kniffen
Department Analyst at COUNTY OF SONOMA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH- Claim this Profile
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Tim J.
Melinda has a strong sense of purpose in the work she brings to civil service and was ready to step up to lead a critical planning process that supported the health of a critical community in Sonoma County. She brings an incredible energy of positivity to any team she works in, which is further complemented by her background as a veteran—ready to effect and lead a call to duty.
Tim J.
Melinda has a strong sense of purpose in the work she brings to civil service and was ready to step up to lead a critical planning process that supported the health of a critical community in Sonoma County. She brings an incredible energy of positivity to any team she works in, which is further complemented by her background as a veteran—ready to effect and lead a call to duty.
Tim J.
Melinda has a strong sense of purpose in the work she brings to civil service and was ready to step up to lead a critical planning process that supported the health of a critical community in Sonoma County. She brings an incredible energy of positivity to any team she works in, which is further complemented by her background as a veteran—ready to effect and lead a call to duty.
Tim J.
Melinda has a strong sense of purpose in the work she brings to civil service and was ready to step up to lead a critical planning process that supported the health of a critical community in Sonoma County. She brings an incredible energy of positivity to any team she works in, which is further complemented by her background as a veteran—ready to effect and lead a call to duty.
Experience
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COUNTY OF SONOMA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Department Analyst
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Jun 2021 - Present
• Designed and spearheaded a high-profile program to vaccinate Sonoma County’s population of 1500+ unstably housed individuals• Interpreted epidemiological data to determine the placement of 50+ vaccine clinics • Developed five key government-NGO partnerships to facilitate county-wide pandemic responses• Liaised with health officials and management to ensure the implementation of health equity best practices • Consolidated multiple streams of operational and personnel data to ensure proper execution of vaccine clinics• Fostered a positive, collaborative, and welcoming team environment for colleagues
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Santa Rosa Dentistry
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Front Office Coordinator
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Dec 2016 - Nov 2019
• Audited collections and insurance financials to decrease accounts payable balances by 85% and increase insurance payments by 90%• Developed manuals for operational policies and procedures to onboard new personnel • Mediated patient conversations to expedite patient and patient education • Analyzed patient records and cash flows to ensure accurate, daily reporting to internal and external stakeholders • Audited collections and insurance financials to decrease accounts payable balances by 85% and increase insurance payments by 90%• Developed manuals for operational policies and procedures to onboard new personnel • Mediated patient conversations to expedite patient and patient education • Analyzed patient records and cash flows to ensure accurate, daily reporting to internal and external stakeholders
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Education
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1994 - 1996
Master's Institute
Associate of Science - AS, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia -
1997 - 1998
Bryman College
Certificate of completion, Dental Assisting/Assistant -
1991 - 1992
Santa Rosa Junior College
Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.8
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