Nancy Ellis

Biography

The daughter of a physician and a nurse anesthetist, Nancy Ellis was destined for a career in medicine. Rather than practice it however, Nancy chose to manage it.Nancy’s education and certifications include a Masters in Health Administration and an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, as well as a BA in Psychology from the University of Tampa. Additionally, she is a board Certified Healthcare Executive from the American College of Healthcare Executives.Since August 2009, Nancy has served as the Practice Administrator for Piedmont Arthritis Clinic in Greenville, SC where she has overall operational management of the five-provider rheumatology practice and infusion center. Her diverse experience ranges from being Vice President of Alternative Delivery Services at Coosa Valley Baptist and Citizens Baptist Medical Centers in Talladega County, AL to Office Manager of a solo OB/GYN practice.Nancy also has served as Financial Manager over nine business units for Anmed Home Care Services in Anderson, SC. Her career has included being Practice Manager for Cancer Centers of the Carolinas and Orthopaedic Center of the Carolinas, both of which operated multiple practice sites in the Upstate. Nancy’s passion is to achieve the ideal medical practice model through continuous process improvements in administrative efficiencies, quality of care, and doctor patient relationships. Among her accomplishments at Piedmont Arthritis Clinic are a reduction in average days from referral to infusion from 42 to 16, and achieving a 95 percent compliance with Accounts Receivables being at 60 days or less. Nancy also serves as the liaison with Piedmont Arthritis Clinic’s marketing firm, developing marketing initiatives aimed at increasing physician referrals.A native of Sevierville, TN, Nancy resides in Greer, SC with her husband, Tim, and their daughter, Katie.

Research Interest

 Clinical Research