Archive for category: Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Name:  Stephanie Torres

Department:  Medical

Title: Medical Records Specialist

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I have been at HPC for five months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I started work in a medical office in 2001 and I have always loved it.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

I don’t speak any other languages.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“Success is not the absence of failure, it is persistence through failure.”

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are honesty, caring, courage, respect, loyalty, family, freedom and forgiveness.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I am not as quiet and shy as I seem at work. I can get a little wild at times.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I would like to visit Australia.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food is BBQ or Rotisserie chicken.

What is your favorite movie?

My favorite movies are “Breakfast Club”, “Sixteen Candles”, and “St. Elmo’s Fire”.

What is your favorite hobby?

I like to watch murder mysteries.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

I have three cats that I love to death! Their names are Malfoy, Graysen and Hermoine.

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Name:  Oziel Pruneda

Department: Care Coordination

Title: Health Education Specialist/Community Health Worker

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I have been at HPC for a couple of months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I’ve always wanted to be an equitable representative of my Hispanic/Latinx community through public health advocacy.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

I speak Spanish and English.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

I adopted my favorite quote from a former boss of mine. She is the best. “If you cannot find the sunshine, be the sunshine.” I am forever thankful for Dr. Daphne Bascom.

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are integrity, compassion, creativity, communication and discipline.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

Those who do not know me well may be surprised that I am actually super extroverted.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I would love to attend a World Cup Final with the Mexican National Team as a finalist.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food is anything that my mom and grandma make.

What is your favorite movie?

My favorite movie of all time?! Probably “Dead Poets Society”

What is your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobby is soccer and painting is a close second.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

I love dogs, though I currently do not have any.

By Debbie Sparks, Development and Marketing Manager

National Nurses Week is May 6-12.

In 1993, the American Nurses Association declared May 6-12 as the national week to celebrate and elevate the nursing profession. Each year the celebration ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Florence Nightingale was an English social reformer and statistician and the founder of modern nursing.

This year’s theme for Nurses Week is “Nurses Make the Difference” to honor the varying roles of nurses and the positive impacts they make on our lives.

At HPC we celebrate the important roles that nurses play on the frontlines of the healthcare system. Special thanks to Hannah Carlisle, RN, Nurse Clinic Manager, and Crystal Ohanmu, LPN, for all that they do to support our patients, medical providers, medical assistants and other HPC team members.

Additionally, we would like to thank Mindy Beckwith, BSN, MSN, RN, Clinic Director and Risk/Compliance Officer, for overseeing the nursing department, refining workflows and leading the charge in patient safety.

Thank you, Hannah, Crystal and Mindy, for all of the good work you do to improve patient care at HPC!

Patient Services Representatives Day/Receptionist Day is May 8

Since 1991, National Receptionist Day has been celebrated on the second Wednesday of May, this year falling on Wednesday, May 8. HPC would like to take this opportunity to recognize our Patient Services Representatives (PSRs) who fill the role of receptionist and so much more!

According to Mayra Bocanegra, Billing and Patient Services Manager, the PSR staff are the first people who interact with our patients when they walk through the door. They are the face of the clinic. It can be a tough job sometimes, but they are willing to do whatever is needed for our patients.

“We have faced many challenges over the past year, but our awesome team has stuck together,” Mayra says. “We recently implemented a new fee schedule, and everyone did an amazing job in communicating and supporting our patients.”

“My team always demonstrates a willingness to learn and to improve,” she adds. “We are finally fully staffed and have a strong team in place. I am grateful and look forward to working alongside them every day.”

Thank you to our wonderful team of PSRs: Crystal Albarran, Lisa Caldera, Jean Cast-Martin, Diana Flores, Rocio Gonzalez, Iliana Mejia, Karla Nunez, Cely Ortiz, Patricia Ortiz, Maria Pena, PSR Lead, and Ilse Salazar.

The PSRs are part of the Revenue Cycle Management team and work closely with Mayra; Perla Cardenas, Women’s Health Coordinator; Jorge Larriba, Dental Coordinator; Billie Reese-Turner, Director of Billing and Patient Services; Yesenia Salazar, Billing Coordinator; and Diana Zamora, Enrollment Specialist.

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Name:  Jennifer Truman, LSCSW

Department: Behavioral Health

Title: Lead Behavioral Health Clinician

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I’ve been at HPC for three months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I got into my field of work by accident. I loved my professor at K-State.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

I only speak English.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“If it is to be, it is up to me.”

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are integrity, honesty and respect.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I like to hunt, and I love “Pitbull” Mr. 305.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I don’t have a bucket list. I believe in living life to the fullest daily!

What is your favorite food?

I love all food.

What is your favorite movie?

I always fall asleep during movies, so I don’t have a favorite.

What is your favorite hobby?

I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising and drawing.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

We have one dog. His name is Harley Davidson Truman, and he is half golden Lab and half Great Pyrenees.

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Name:  Celiemar Ortiz Bruno

Department: Patient Services

Title: Patient Services Representative

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I have been at HPC for four months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I am passionate about doing things for others and helping people as much as possible. I love that what I do here fulfills that desire.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

Yes, I speak Spanish.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are loyalty, sincerity and empathy.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I am a pastry chef.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I want to see my daughters fulfill their dreams.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food is pechuga a la milanesa con tostones, o mofongo.

What is your favorite movie?

“City of Angels”

What is your favorite hobby?

I love to bake. I enjoy making cakes and decorating them.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

Yes! I have a Chihuahua, a leopard gecko, a guinea pig and turtle.