
James Finklea II
@jamesfinkleaii
I lead federal healthcare call center operations, scheduling, staff performance, and patient access improvements.
What I'm looking for
At the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, I direct administrative and HR functions for call center staff, balancing scheduling, workload distribution, performance oversight, and peak-demand customer support.
Across Veterans Health Administration roles in East Orange, Columbia, St. Louis, and Washington, DC, I've led medical support teams, audited scheduling compliance, resolved service issues, and improved staffing and patient-access decisions through operational analysis.
I build reports in Power BI and Pyramid Analytics, develop training, manage performance actions, and partner with leadership and technical teams to keep healthcare operations responsive and compliant.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Supervisory Program Specialist
Veterans Health Administration
Sep 2023 - Present (3 years)
Direct administrative and human resource management functions for call center staff, including scheduling, workload distribution, and performance oversight. Establish performance guidelines and conduct evaluations for all direct reports.
Supervisory Medical Support Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
Nov 2021 - Sep 2023 (1 year 10 months)
Evaluated performance of subordinate staff and resolved complex service issues to ensure uninterrupted patient care delivery. Managed daily workflow and productivity of Advanced Medical Support Assistants across Primary Care clinics.
Certified Personal Trainer
Dynamic Health & Fitness
Apr 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Assessed clients' physical condition and designed individualized training plans based on BMI, conditioning, and goals. Coached 15+ clients to reduce body fat, build lean muscle, and increase strength.
Certified Personal Trainer
Fit City Gym
Apr 2021 - Nov 2021 (7 months)
Assessed clients' physical condition and designed individualized training plans based on BMI, conditioning, and goals. Performed body fat analysis and nutritional consulting and monitored client progress.
Lead Medical Support Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
Sep 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Coordinated assignments and workflow for Advanced MSAs across an interdisciplinary unit, including Mental Health clinics. Conducted daily workload assessments and staffing coverage, and audited medical scheduling for VHA compliance.
Medical Support Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
Apr 2015 - Sep 2020 (5 years 5 months)
Delivered technical support to physicians, nurses, social workers, and medical staff; coordinated cancellations, scheduling, appointment changes, and patient transportation. Served as first point of contact and advocate for veterans on the inpatient unit.
Senior Consult Assistant
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Aug 2012 - Apr 2015 (2 years 8 months)
Provided logistical support for second-opinion biopsy consultations, including case setup, material verification, and billing entry. Coordinated shipment/tracking of tissue blocks and slides and maintained inventory of pathology reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
American Council on Exercise
ACE-Certified Personal Trainer, Personal Training
2021 -
ACE-Certified Personal Trainer certification, active from 2021 to present.
The Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts, Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences with a concentration in Biology, completed in August 2011.
American Red Cross
BCLS, Healthcare
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Red Cross.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Skills
Interested in hiring James?
You can contact James and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message JamesGet matched with your dream remote job
Sign up now and join over 250,000+ remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
