Judith (Judy) Johnson
About Judith (Judy) Johnson
Judith (Judy) Johnson is a Health Program Representative with a background in health care administration and extensive experience in laboratory operations. She has worked in various roles within health organizations, focusing on infectious disease management and communication.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Judith Johnson has been employed as a Health Program Representative at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing the Infectious Disease Laboratory division websites and plays a key role in promoting and utilizing SharePoint within the division. Her work involves developing customer communication and education programs for the Infectious Disease Laboratory Operations, contributing to the department's mission of public health management.
Education and Expertise
Judith Johnson studied at Saint Paul College, where she earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Medical Office Professional from 2013 to 2015. She furthered her education at Concordia University-St. Paul, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from 2016 to 2018. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in health program management and administration.
Background in Health Services
Prior to her current position, Judith Johnson held various roles in the health services sector. She worked as an Education Program Coordinator at Allina Health from 2015 to 2018, and as a Business Coordinator at Fairview Health Services for nine months in 2019. Additionally, she served as an Application Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Commerce from 2020 to 2022. These positions provided her with diverse experiences in health program coordination and administration.
Involvement in Laboratory Operations
Judith Johnson serves as the Records Information Management (RIM) Coordinator for the Infectious Disease Laboratory Division. She assisted in the implementation of a new Laboratory Information System (LIS) in response to COVID within the Infectious Disease Laboratory Operations. Her contributions are essential for enhancing operational efficiency and improving laboratory services in the context of public health.
Early Career Experience
Judith Johnson began her career as a Ramp Agent at United Airlines, where she worked for five months in 2008-2009. This early experience in a fast-paced environment provided her with foundational skills in operations and customer service, which she later applied in her health-related roles.