Managing in Turbulent Times: Emerging Leaders in Public Health

Alumni

Rhonda K. Beaver, BS, MSRhonda K. Beaver, BS, MS
Business Office Manager, Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma

Area of work: Division of Health

I began my career in public health as an Accounting Technician with the Indian Health Service at Wewoka, Oklahoma after graduating from East Central University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. While working for Indian Health Service, I obtained my Master of Science in Human Resources. I also did contractual work at Carl Albert Indian Hospital Business Office.

In 2005, I began working for my tribe, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System, as the Patient Information Supervisor. Shortly thereafter, I was reassigned to Management Analyst to learn admistration day to day functions. From there, I was promoted to Health System Administrator of the Sapulpa Indian Health Center. Currently, I am serving as the Business Office Manager within Muscogee (Creek) Nation Business Office overseeing third party reimbursement for five ambulatory clinics and a critical access hospital.

Personal Information

I am from Holdenville, Oklahoma but currently live in Okmulgee, Oklahoma with my husband, Del, 9 year old son, Isaiah, and dog, JoJo. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, read, watch movies or go to the theater.

What I would like to get out of this program

I would like to obtain new ideas of varying practices to run a successful health care organization while networking with other professionals.