Denise Mc Pherson
About Denise Mc Pherson
Denise McPherson serves as the Director of Operations at GoHealth Urgent Care, where she oversees daily market operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and manages a team of approximately 170 staff and providers. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a Master's degree in Family Nurse Practitioner, along with an MBA, and has previously worked in various nursing and leadership roles.
Work at GoHealth Urgent Care
Denise McPherson serves as the Director of Operations at GoHealth Urgent Care, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining association regulations and overseeing daily market operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Denise manages a team of approximately 170 staff and providers across multiple urgent care sites. Her responsibilities include developing new lines of business and managing key performance indicators to ensure operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Denise McPherson has a solid educational background in nursing and business. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia, studying there from 2007 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati, completing her studies in 2012. Additionally, she achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Georgia College & State University between 2020 and 2022, enhancing her expertise in healthcare management.
Background
Prior to her current role at GoHealth Urgent Care, Denise McPherson held several positions in the healthcare field. She worked as a Nurse Practitioner at Alaska Island Community Services from 2015 to 2016 and served as the Director of Nursing at Wrangell Medical Center from 2014 to 2015. Her experience in these roles contributed to her skills in healthcare operations and team management.
Achievements
In her role as Director of Operations at GoHealth Urgent Care, Denise McPherson has acted as a skilled relationship builder between GoHealth and its joint venture partner, Dignity Health. Her leadership has been instrumental in overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with association regulations. Denise's focus on developing new business lines and managing key performance indicators reflects her commitment to enhancing operational performance within the organization.