Karen Mc Lennan (Kerns)
About Karen Mc Lennan (Kerns)
Karen Mc Lennan (Kerns) is a Senior Integration Engineer with extensive experience in health informatics and integration. She has worked at CommonSpirit Health and Dignity Health, and holds a Bachelor in Applied Science from Kaplan University.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Karen Mc Lennan has been serving as a Senior Integration Engineer at CommonSpirit Health since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integration solutions that enhance healthcare delivery. Her work is conducted remotely, allowing her to collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless integration of health information systems.
Current Role at Dignity Health
In addition to her position at CommonSpirit Health, Karen Mc Lennan also works as an Integration Developer II at Dignity Health, a role she has held since 2014. This position, also performed remotely, involves developing and implementing integration strategies to support healthcare operations and improve patient care.
Education and Expertise
Karen Mc Lennan studied at Kaplan University, where she earned a Bachelor in Applied Science with a focus on Management of Information Systems and Computer Science from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, she completed CorePoint Integration Training - HL7 in 2008, which equipped her with specialized knowledge in health information integration.
Previous Experience at MedSynergies
Before her current roles, Karen Mc Lennan worked at MedSynergies as the Manager of Health Informatics & Integrations from 2005 to 2011. In this capacity, she managed health informatics projects and integration efforts, contributing to the organization's ability to leverage health data effectively.
Early Career at BancTec
Karen Mc Lennan began her career at BancTec, where she served as Help Desk - Desktop Support Team Lead from 1999 to 2005. This role involved providing technical support and leadership within the desktop support team, laying the foundation for her future endeavors in technology and health informatics.