Leila Blake
About Leila Blake
Leila Blake is a System Applications Manager at UF Health Jacksonville, where she has worked since 2016. She has over a decade of experience in health information technology, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as Heekin Orthopedic Specialists and PCP Financial Services LLC.
Work at UF Health Jacksonville
Leila Blake has been serving as the System Applications Manager at UF Health Jacksonville since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the implementation and management of various healthcare applications. Her position involves ensuring that the systems meet the operational needs of the organization and support the delivery of quality patient care. Blake's tenure at UF Health Jacksonville spans over eight years, during which she has contributed to enhancing the efficiency of healthcare services through effective application management.
Previous Experience in Health Information Technology
Before her current role, Leila Blake held significant positions in health information technology. She worked as the Director of Health Information Technology at Heekin Orthopedic Specialists from 2005 to 2012, where she managed health information systems for seven years. Following this, she served in a similar capacity at PCP Financial Services LLC and Physician Group Services from 2012 to 2015. In these roles, she focused on improving health information management and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Experience as Application Analyst and Training Coordinator
Leila Blake worked as an Application Analyst and Training Coordinator at Family Care Partners from 2015 to 2016. In this position, she was responsible for analyzing application performance and providing training to staff on the use of healthcare applications. This role allowed her to bridge the gap between technology and user experience, ensuring that healthcare professionals were equipped to utilize the systems effectively.
Education and Expertise
Leila Blake studied at Cape Cod Community College, where she achieved a degree as a Medical/Clinical Assistant from 2003 to 2005. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in healthcare practices and patient care, which she has applied throughout her career in health information technology. Her expertise encompasses system applications management, health information systems, and training in healthcare technology.