BETTY MURRELL

3625 West 20th Avenue

Cell (620) 757-0462
Emporia, KS 66801
Work (620) 342-4864 x 3703
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
A goal-oriented professional that is seeking a leadership position that utilize
s and challenges my knowledge of financial analysis, and team leadership. Excel
lent verbal and written skills. Proficient in the use of Excel spreadsheet soft
ware and other financial software.
EXPERIENCE
Flint Hills Community Health Center/Lyon County Health Department 2
006 - Present
Interim Executive Director V April 2009 thru July 2009
Maintain appropriate contacts and communication with Lyon County Commissioners
and the FHCHC/LCHD Board of Directors.
Assure continued compliance with all Federal, State and Local agencies.
Maintain already established working relationships with providers, managers and
staff.
Prepare and present 2010 FHCHC/LCHD operating budget to Board and Finance team.
Lead and continue all existing meetings.
Coordinate with IT manager to ensure current MIS system is functioning and meet
s the needs of the various departments and programs.
Approve all FHCHC/LCHD purchases.
Lead management team to obtain ARRA grant of $550,930.
Chief Financial Officer
Compile and prepare FHCHC/LCHD financial statements.
Supervise annual financial audit and prepare all cost report and audit work pap
ers.
Chair and lead FHCHC/LCHD finance team.
Implement changes to FHCHC/LCHD chargemaster based on review from auditors. W
ork daily with business office staff to ensure accurate claim submission, coordi
nate chargemaster reviews by external agency, and distribute quarterly reports t
o ensure regulatory compliance.
Prepare yearly UDS report that includes preparation of all schedules and entry
of the report on the Electronic Hand Book.
Coordinated clean up of Accounts Receivable that produced a reduction of approx
imately $200,000 and continually kept the number of days in A/R less than 45 day
s.
Helped establish financial reserves that are a requirement of the Federal Grant
as well as being fiscally responsible.
Prepare quarterly State Grant Affidavits and help prepare State Grant budgets f
or yearly funding.
Implemented change in financial system to go paperless for all payroll reports
including direct deposit stubs for employees, which received positive feedback f
rom employees.
Co-leader in implementation of new Practice Management System and Electonic Hea
lth Records for medical and dental clinics.
Leader of Project RevUp team that has improved patient flow and increased reven
ue collections.
Attend yearly KAMU and UDS workshops and listen to webcasts to stay current on
local and regional issues that would affect financial aspects of the health cent
er.

Newman Regional Health

1998-2006
Accounting Supervisor
X Prepare and compile monthly Hospital and Hospice financial statements.
X Assist Controller in preparation of annual Hospital budget.
X Prepare narrative and present monthly financial statements and annual budget t
o Hospice Board of Directors.
X Supervise Payroll, Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting staff.
X Prepare various audit and cost report work papers.
X Proficient in the daily, monthly and year end routines of the General Ledger,
Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Fixed Assets modules of Meditech.
X Analyze and reconcile all balance sheet and general ledger accounts monthly fo
r any significant fluctuations.
X Understanding of and ability to analyze how General Ledger pulls information f
rom other financial modules and how Billing/AR module pulls information from cli
nical modules.
X Provide and facilitate the flow of information to the external auditors.
X Proficient at writing financial reports within the General Ledger compiled rep
orts menu.
X Served as peer group leader and presenter for hospital software at internation
al and regional user group meetings
The Farm, Inc. Emporia, KS
1996 - 1998
Accounting Supervisor
Supervise Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll Staff.
Assist Comptroller in preparation of monthly financial statements.
Responsible for billing and collection of over 330 accounts.
EDUCATION
Emporia State University Emporia, KS
2002 - 2005
Masters in Business Administration
Cumulative GPA 3.83 (4.0 scale)
Emporia State University Emporia, KS
1980 - 1984
Bachelor of Science in Business
Major in Accounting
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved
2009 V Present, Member of Finance Team
2009 V Present, Member of Annual Convention Team
Leadership Emporia
2009