Lisa Risser
About Lisa Risser
Lisa Risser is the Senior Vice President of Ancillary Operations at Scripps Health, with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry and a background in accounting and business administration.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Lisa Risser currently serves as Senior Vice President of Ancillary Operations at Scripps Health. In this role, she oversees a diverse range of ancillary departments including Surgical Services, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Lab, Home Health, Imaging, Rehab, and Endoscopy. Lisa employs Lean Management tools to implement improvements in clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies. Her focus includes operational and quality improvements, business development, and growth.
Previous Roles at Scripps Health
Before her current role, Lisa Risser was the Corporate Vice President of Operations for Clinical and Support Services at Scripps Health from 2010 to 2018. Prior to that, she served as the Vice President and Chief Operations Executive at Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla from 2006 to 2010. Lisa also held the role of Chief Financial Executive at the same hospital from 2000 to 2006. She started her tenure at Scripps Health as the Financial Director at Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas from 1998 to 2000.
Early Career
Lisa Risser began her career in accounting before transitioning into healthcare operations. She served as the Director of Financial Operations and Human Resources at Freedom Plaza Retirement Center/Plaza del Rio Care Center from 1993 to 1996 in Peoria, Arizona. Concurrently, she held the position of Finance Business Manager at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, also from 1993 to 1996.
Educational Background
Lisa Risser studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business, where she earned her Bachelor's degree. She furthered her education with an MBA from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.
Industry Experience
With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Lisa Risser has held various high-level executive positions focusing on financial operations, clinical and support services, and ancillary operations. Her extensive experience spans across multiple institutions and roles, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare management and strategic operations.