Lynn Hatmaker, Surgical Clinic Coordinator, was selected as Employee of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter of 2010.

Since joining the Braxton County Memorial Hospital family in June 2004, Lynn has made quite an impression.  In September 2005, she was honored as co-recipient of the Artist of the Month Award for coming to the aid of a Hurricane Katrina victim that had been displaced from his home and needed financial assistance and medical care.  Lynn received the Artist of the Month Award again in March 2007 for her extraordinary efforts during a staff shortage in the Braxton Community Health Center as she completed tasks normally performed by three individuals.  Lynn's dedication and efficiency have not diminished as evidenced in the fact that she was nominated for the award created to honor employees for providing leadership, initiative, creativity, and diligence in helping to improve Braxton County Memorial Hospital or the community.

In her role as Surgical Clinic Coordinator, Lynn is responsible for registering patiens and scheduling surgeries and referrals in addition to completing charge entries for Dr. Ronald Pearson, BCMH General Surgeon.  Dr. Pearson comments, "Lynn does a fantastic job.  She is like our right-hand and we couldn't do without her."  Assistant Administrator o Operations, Sharon Gaston, states, "Lynn has worked very hard in her new job, quickly learning how to code surgery visits."  Many of the duties associated with coordinating a surgical clinic were very familiar to Lynn; however, coding was a new challenge.  Earlier this year, Laura Bullard, Certified Professional Coder in Medical Records, began working with Lynn to bring the Community Health Center current after an unexpected illness befell the individual contracted to assist with coding and billing.  Laura states, "Lynn has been quick to learn the coding world, as difficult as it is, and does not hesitate to call if she has a question on a procedure she doesn't understand.  She makes sure that it is right before she bills it."  Because Lynn has gained the knowledge and confidence needed to perform coding and billing for the surgical clinic, it is no longer necessary to contract outside assistance, which results in a substantial financial savings for the hospital.

Congratulations Lynn.