Christopher (Chris) Kent

Current

• Laboratory Manager at MEDLAB

Past

• Operations Supervisor at MEDLAB
• Manager of Operations at Medical Staffing Options, Inc.
• Nurse Recruiter at Medical Staffing Options, Inc.

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Education

• The Ohio State University
• Westerville North High School

Recommended

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Connections

181 connections

Industry

Hospital & Health Care

Websites

• My Company

Christopher (Chris) Kent’s Summary

I can be contacted at christophermkent@yahoo.com

In 1999, I entered the healthcare arena. Over 7 years of employment within a large academic medical center's laboratory services department granted the opportunity to expand my healthcare knowledge, provide quality patient care, enhance my customer service skills, and supervise a team of laboratory professionals that provided the highest quality service to internal and external customers.

In late 2006, I assumed an Administrator role with a small home health care agency. I learned the rules of Medicaid, the relationships that healthcare providers must maintain with parties such as the Department of Job and Family Services and Managed Care Organizations, and the process of intake and admission of clients.

The year 2007, as a Nurse Recruiter, I established win-win relationships with hospitals, medical centers, and health professionals. Using my knowledge of healthcare institutions, customer service, and organizational structures, I matched quality health professionals with quality medical organizations. Using my skillset, work ethic, and the organization's commitment to excellence (quality, responsiveness, and integrity), I provided quality service to nursing professionals and healthcare organizations.

In 2008, I was promoted to Manager; in this leadership role, I was able to continue successfully matching quality healthcare professionals with quality healthcare facilities, and close business relationships with three healthcare systems outside of a vendor management forum.

In the summer of 2008, I joined a growing laboratory system as an Operations Supervisor. Excited to be back in medical laboratories, I continue to enhance my knowledge of all aspects of laboratory, to include phlebotomy, pre-analytical operations, testing, marketing, client relations, and financials. As a Laboratory Manager within this growing system, I am looking forward to growth, organizational success, and the success of my team.

Christopher (Chris) Kent’s Specialties:

Relationship Recruiting, Business Development, Recruiting and Hiring Healthcare Professionals, Candidate Preparation, Customer Service, Increasing Efficiency and Proficiency, Knowledge of Ohio Medicaid Rules in Accordance with the Ohio law (OAC), Medical Office Best Practices, Inspection and Regulatory (CAP, JCAHO) Preparedness, Product and Service Support, Knowledge of Managed Care Organizations, Patient Intake and Admission, Customer Satisfaction and Quality Improvement

Additional Information

Christopher (Chris) Kent’s Websites:

• My Company

Christopher (Chris) Kent’s Interests:

Antiques, Basketball, Family, Football, Hockey, Primatology.

Christopher (Chris) Kent’s Groups:

MEDLAB Columbus Managerial Team, OSU Medical Center Clinical Laboratories Quality Improvement Committee, CAP and JCAHO Preparedness Team, Laboratory Continuing Education Committee, and Microbiology Process Improvement Team.

•    ERE.net
•    Ohio State University Alumni Association
•    Internet Recruiting
•    TalentBar: HR and Recruiter Network
•    LinkedColumbus
•    Dog's Best Friend
•    Buckeye Alumni Network
•    Ohio Stadium Scholarship Dormitory Alumni
•    Ohio Professionals
•    The Stadium Technology Group
•    Gammill Group/Pulsar IT/Medical Staffing Options Alumni

Christopher (Chris) Kent’s Honors:

Clinical Laboratories Employee of the Month, May 2004.
Exceeds Expectations Annual Evaluations: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. Learner of the Month, March and July 2007.

Christopher (Chris) Kent’s Contact Settings

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