Melanie Dies, Mlt(ascp)
About Melanie Dies, Mlt(ascp)
Melanie Dies is a Technical Implementation Specialist at CipherHealth, specializing in Electronic Medical Records integration and HL7 interface configuration. With a background in laboratory technology and clinical application analysis, she has over seven years of experience in enhancing patient data management and advocating for high-quality patient care.
Work at CipherHealth
Melanie Dies has been employed at CipherHealth as a Technical Implementation Specialist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating Electronic Medical Records to improve patient data management efficiency. Her work involves configuring and validating HL7 interfaces, which facilitates effective healthcare data exchange. This position allows her to apply her technical skills to enhance patient care through innovative solutions.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current role, Melanie worked at several healthcare institutions. She served as a Medical Laboratory Technician at Kaiser Permanente from 2015 to 2019, where she gained extensive experience in laboratory operations. Following that, she was a Clinical Application Analyst at National Jewish Health from 2019 to 2021, focusing on clinical applications and data management. Earlier in her career, she held positions as a Medical Laboratory Technician - Generalist and a Student Extern in various capacities at Virginia Mason Medical Center and Minor and James Medical.
Education and Expertise
Melanie holds an Associate of Applied Sciences in Clinical Laboratory Science from Shoreline Community College, which she completed from 2012 to 2014. She also studied Interior Design at The Art Institute of Vancouver, earning an Advanced Degree from 2003 to 2006. Earlier, she attended the University of Washington, where she studied Architecture from 2001 to 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in Electronic Medical Records integration and HL7 interface configuration.
Passion for Patient Advocacy
Melanie is dedicated to patient advocacy, emphasizing the importance of high-quality patient care. Her technical solutions aim to streamline processes that directly impact patient experiences. This commitment to advocacy is reflected in her work, where she seeks to ensure that healthcare technology effectively supports patient needs.