Professional Overview
Golda Sobol serves as the Director of Clinical Informatics at Premise Health, located in Raleigh, North Carolina. She holds over 14 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider, combining clinical expertise with informatics leadership to enhance healthcare delivery through technology and data-driven innovation. Golda is recognized as a strong leader and trusted advisor, effectively managing complex stakeholder relationships and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Current Role and Responsibilities at Premise Health
- Director of Clinical Informatics since October 2011, reporting to the Associate Vice President.
- Leads administration and evolution of electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical digital applications servicing 100+ EHR end-users and managing approximately 100,000 annual medical records.
- Supervises a team of six direct reports including various medical staff, providing leadership, training, and mentoring to develop top-performing professionals.
- Designs and implements multiple clinical and operational process flows with successful iterative enhancements to optimize workflow and compliance.
- Oversees ad hoc data report creation and data analytics focused on quality improvement within occupational health services.
- Acts as a key liaison to regional leadership, including the Regional Vice President and Chief Medical Director, delivering presentations and customizing internal EHR tools to meet evolving needs.
- Responsible for large-scale project and program rollouts, notably onboarding 60 new EHR end-users and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and emerging technology standards.
- Collaborates with internal and external subject matter experts (SMEs) on compliance, contract evaluation (including Six Sigma methodologies), vendor management, and clinical decision support system utilization.
- Applies agile methodologies and change management techniques to continuously improve healthcare quality, IT development, and budget efficiency.
Prior Professional Experience
- Comprehensive Health Services (CHS):
- Served as Medical Leave Program Manager (2016–2017) overseeing the medical leave operations for a large corporate client. Managed over 15 staff, including RNs and administrative personnel, and directed FMLA review processes and staff training to standardize operations.
- Health Center Manager (2011–2016) responsible for clinical assessments, emergency response, travel health program oversight, medical leave case management, OSHA surveillance, and data reporting via EHR.
- Riverside Medical Group (2008–2011):
- Physician Assistant tasked with diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions for adults aged 18+. Directed medical assistants and nurses, performed patient assessments, ordered and interpreted diagnostics, prescribed medications, and participated in selecting a new EMR system.
- Whidden Hospital (2010–2011):
- Per Diem Physician Assistant managing urgent care for pediatric and adult patients, including diagnostics, procedures, and patient discharge with appropriate referrals.
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (2005):
- Research Assistant supporting sleep study protocols, arterial line draws, EEG probe placement, and compliance in the sleep lab environment.
- Additional early roles include dermatology assistance at VA Medical Center and research on geriatric exercise physiology at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.
Education and Credentials
- Doctorate of Medical Sciences (DMSc), University of Lynchburg (2021–2022)
- Master of Public Health (MPH), Touro University California (2005–2008)
- Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS), Touro University California, graduated with a 3.8 GPA (2005–2008)
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2000–2004)
- Additional academic pursuits at Nova Southeastern University (DHS/Ph.D. process, 2012–2015)
Certifications and Professional Memberships
- Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S)
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC Board Certified)
- Member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)
- Member, Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
- Member, Northeastern College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (NECOEM)
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
Skills and Expertise
- Clinical Informatics Leadership: Extensive experience managing EHR implementation, customization, and optimization in occupational health and wellness environments.
- Healthcare Technology: Skilled in digital health solutions, clinical decision support systems, and health IT process improvements.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Adept at communications, presentations, and collaborating across clinical, technical, and executive teams.
- Quality Improvement & Compliance: Proven ability to lead quality initiatives, data-driven metrics reporting, regulatory compliance, and contract evaluations.
- Project & Program Management: Experience in large-scale clinical program rollouts and agile team leadership.
- Clinical Practice: Strong clinical foundation as a PA-C with internal medicine, urgent care, and occupational health expertise.
- Languages: Fluent in Russian.
Location and Online Presence
- Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- LinkedIn Profile: [Golda Sobol, DMSc, PA-C, MSPAS, MPH](https://www.linkedin.com/in/golda-sobol-dmsc-pa-c-mspas-mph-b7521135)
Golda’s professional trajectory underscores a unique combination of clinical expertise and leadership in healthcare informatics and operational excellence. Her sustained tenure at Premise Health with progressive responsibilities reflects her capability to drive digital healthcare innovations and efficiently manage large teams and complex health IT projects.
