Benjamin S. Smalley
About Benjamin S. Smalley
Benjamin S. Smalley serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Intermountain Healthcare, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in healthcare management, having previously worked in various leadership roles at Intermountain Healthcare and Sentara Healthcare.
Current Role at Intermountain Healthcare
Benjamin S. Smalley serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Intermountain Healthcare. He has held this position since 2022, operating out of Grand Junction, Colorado. In this role, he oversees various operational aspects of the healthcare organization, contributing to its mission of providing high-quality healthcare services.
Previous Experience at Intermountain Healthcare
Prior to his current role, Smalley worked at Intermountain Healthcare in several capacities. He served as CEO/Administrator in Burley, Idaho from 2017 to 2022 and in Tremonton, Utah from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he was the Assistant Regional Operations Officer from 2015 to 2016 in Logan, Utah. His extensive experience within the organization has provided him with a deep understanding of its operations.
Experience at Sentara Healthcare
Smalley has significant experience at Sentara Healthcare, where he held multiple roles. He was the Director of Patient Care Services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital from 2014 to 2015. He also served as the Director of Cardiology Operations from 2012 to 2014 and as an Administrative Fellow from 2011 to 2012. His time at Sentara Healthcare contributed to his expertise in patient care and operational management.
Educational Background
Benjamin S. Smalley has a solid educational foundation. He studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, obtaining a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Healthcare Administration from 2008 to 2011, focusing on Innovation Management and Operations & Leadership.
Early Career and Internships
Smalley's early career included various internships and roles that shaped his professional development. He interned at Sentara Medical Group in 2010 and at Kaiser Permanente in 2009. He also worked as a Consultant at the University of Minnesota from 2008 to 2011. His diverse experiences in these positions laid the groundwork for his future leadership roles in healthcare.