Eric Lopez

Eric Lopez, MHA, LSSGB, RMA has extensive work experience in healthcare management and compliance. Eric is currently serving as the Director of Regulatory Compliance & Performance Improvement at South Plains Rural Health Services. Prior to this role, they held the position of Regulatory Compliance & Performance Improvement Officer at the same organization. In 2019, they worked as an Adjunct Instructor at North-West College and as the Quality, Compliance & Risk Management Director at Clínica Monseñor Oscar A. Romero. Eric also served as the Risk & Compliance Manager at the same organization. From 2011 to 2019, Eric held various positions at Arroyo Vista Family Health Center, including Quality/Risk Management Coordinator & Infection Control Officer and Quality Management Medical Assistant. Eric has also worked as a Program Director and Medical Assistant Instructor at Angeles College and as a Medical Assistant Instructor at American Career College. Eric gained valuable experience as a Graduate Student at Methodist Hospital of Southern California, Las Encinas Hospital, and Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, where they completed rotations and performed various nursing duties. Prior to pursuing a career in healthcare management, they worked as a Medical Assistant at Glendale Urgent Chiropractic Clinic. Overall, Eric Lopez has a diverse background in healthcare with a focus on regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and risk management.

Eric Lopez, MHA, LSSGB, RMA has a Master's degree in Executive Health Administration from the University of Southern California, which they obtained from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration - Management from the University of Phoenix between 2010 and 2014. During their education, they also attended University College - Azusa Pacific University in 2014, Pasadena City College from 2008 to 2013, East Los Angeles College in 2012, and Chase College, Inc. in 2005-2006, where they studied Medical/Clinical Assistant.

In addition to their formal education, Eric has acquired various certifications. Some of these include Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the Six Sigma Global Institute in 2020, Lean Management from SixSigma.us in 2018, and a White Belt of Six Sigma Methodology from SixSigma.us in 2016. Eric is also a Basic Life Support Instructor certified by the American Heart Association. Other certifications include COVID-19 Community Ambassador Program from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in 2021, COVID-19 Contact Tracing from The John Hopkins University in 2020, and CPR Certification from the American Heart Association in 2016. Eric is a Registered Medical Assistant certified by the AMERICAN REGISTRY OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS in 2013 as well. Lastly, they have obtained several specialized certifications relating to Occupational Safety and Health, Motivational Interviewing, and Audometric Screening.

Overall, Eric Lopez has an extensive educational background in Health Administration and has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development by obtaining multiple certifications in various areas of expertise.