Stephen Balon, Capm
About Stephen Balon, Capm
Stephen Balon is a Senior Vendor Manager at HST Pathways with over 20 years of experience in the ambulatory surgical center industry. He has held various roles in project management and client advocacy, and he also teaches English as a Second Language at Gateway Community College.
Work at HST Pathways
Stephen Balon has served as Senior Vendor Manager at HST Pathways since 2017. In this role, he focuses on vendor management within the organization, contributing to the development and servicing of business management and clinical software tailored for surgery centers and surgical hospitals. His responsibilities include project management, client advocacy, and ensuring operational efficiency. Balon has leveraged his extensive experience in the ambulatory surgical center industry to enhance the company's offerings and maintain effective vendor relationships.
Previous Experience at Yale New Haven Health
Before joining HST Pathways, Stephen Balon worked at Yale New Haven Health as an Epic Credentialed Trainer for ClinDocs. His tenure lasted for eight months in 2016 and 2017, during which he was based in Wallingford, CT. In this role, he was responsible for training staff on the Epic electronic health record system, focusing on clinical documentation processes. This position allowed him to apply his expertise in healthcare technology and training methodologies.
Teaching and Training Experience
Stephen Balon has a significant background in teaching and training. He has worked as a Part-Time Lecturer in English as a Second Language at Gateway Community College since 2014. Additionally, he served as an Instructor of English at Berlitz from 2001 to 2012. His teaching philosophy emphasizes a learner-centered approach, which he has applied in both the United States and Japan, enhancing the learning experience for his students.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Balon earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Coordinate with Psychology from Trinity College-Hartford, where he studied from 1983 to 1987. With over 20 years of experience in the ambulatory surgical center industry, he has established himself as a leader and subject matter expert. His educational background, combined with his extensive professional experience, supports his roles in project management and training.
Career History at SourceMed
Prior to his role at Yale New Haven Health, Stephen Balon worked at SourceMed as the Director of National Accounts from 1997 to 2016. His nearly two-decade tenure at SourceMed involved managing national accounts and developing strategies for client engagement in the healthcare technology sector. This experience contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the industry and his ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.