Misty Parris, MBA
About Misty Parris, MBA
Misty Parris, MBA, serves as the Vice President of Operations at Intermountain Healthcare, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in healthcare management, she has implemented lean concepts to enhance operational efficiency and has held various leadership roles at PeaceHealth over a span of 14 years.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Misty Parris currently serves as the Vice President of Operations at Intermountain Healthcare, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Billings, Montana, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency within the organization. Her role involves implementing strategies that improve service delivery and ensure high-quality patient care. Parris utilizes her extensive experience in health care management to balance fiscal responsibility with quality metrics and patient engagement.
Previous Experience at PeaceHealth
Misty Parris has a significant history with PeaceHealth, where she worked for 14 years from 2001 to 2015. During her tenure, she held multiple roles, including Senior Manager, Director of Operations, and Vice President of Operations. In these positions, she managed change in integrated health care delivery systems and directed work activities of physicians and caregivers to ensure high-quality service. Her leadership contributed to operational improvements and the implementation of lean concepts in clinical settings.
Education and Expertise
Misty Parris holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University, which she completed from 2017 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Services from Oral Roberts University, studying from 1992 to 1995. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in health care administration and management, equipping her with the skills necessary to lead operations in health care settings effectively.
Consultation and Community Engagement
In her professional roles, Misty Parris has consulted with various medical, business, and community groups to enhance public relations and promote health programs. She focuses on engaging stakeholders, including patients, providers, and caregivers, to improve health outcomes. Her approach balances the priorities of fiscal responsibility with the need for quality metrics and patient engagement, ensuring that health initiatives are both effective and sustainable.