Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Rose Rivera is a seasoned healthcare technology executive with over 20 years of experience in clinical and financial application management. As the Sr. Director of Clinical and Financial Applications at UCI Health, she oversees the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of critical enterprise systems that support the organization's patient care and revenue cycle management.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role at UCI Health, Ms. Rivera is responsible for leading a team of application specialists and analysts who maintain and enhance the organization's core clinical and financial software platforms. She works closely with executive stakeholders to ensure these mission-critical systems continuously meet the evolving needs of clinicians, administrators, and patients. Under her leadership, Ms. Rivera has driven successful EHR optimizations, revenue cycle improvements, and data integration initiatives that have enhanced operational efficiency and financial performance.
Career Progression
Prior to joining UCI Health, Ms. Rivera served as the Director of Clinical and Integration Support at City of Hope, where she was instrumental in the successful implementation and adoption of their Meditech EHR system. Before that, she held IT leadership roles at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and Perot Systems Government Services, where she gained deep expertise in Meditech software and healthcare IT project management.
Academic Background
Ms. Rivera holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from California State University, Fullerton. She is an active member of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), contributing to industry initiatives and thought leadership.
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical and financial application management
- Electronic health record (EHR) implementation and optimization
- Revenue cycle management and process improvement
- Healthcare IT project management and system integration
- Team leadership and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
Under Ms. Rivera's leadership, UCI Health has achieved measurable improvements in clinical documentation, revenue cycle performance, and data-driven decision making. She has spearheaded the successful rollout of several enterprise software upgrades and integrations, enhancing user experiences and streamlining workflows across the organization.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in healthcare IT, strong leadership skills, and proven track record of driving organizational transformation, Rose Rivera is a valuable asset to UCI Health's executive team. She is committed to leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and financial performance within the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
