Her Story
About Sharon
Sharon Coffin is an accomplished healthcare administrator and practice management professional with 26 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Based in the Greater Boston area, she currently serves as Practice Manager at BluePrint Healthcare, where she oversees practice operations and supports the delivery of effective healthcare services. Throughout her career, Sharon has held several leadership positions, including Practice Manager at Essex County OBGYN Associates, Vice President of Operations at Pinnacle Medical Group, and Manager of Operations and Program Manager at New England Inpatient Specialists. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Maryville College and a certificate in Human Resources Management from Southern New Hampshire University.
One of Sharon's most notable career achievements was becoming Vice President of Operations in 2018, overseeing operations across 14 hospital systems. During this time, she helped establish a new medical practice and played an instrumental role in opening two urgent care centers. She also expanded her expertise through additional medical billing training at Boston Children's Hospital and completed an extensive human resources certificate program that included developing a comprehensive business plan. In addition to her healthcare leadership career, Sharon founded Victory Professional Medical Consultants, a business providing credentialing, provider enrollment, and practice development services in Massachusetts.
Sharon attributes her professional success to determination, ambition, goal-setting, and a commitment to continuous learning. She is passionate about healthcare administration and hopes to pursue an MBA with a concentration in healthcare while becoming more involved in healthcare legislative issues. She believes honesty, loyalty, accountability, responsibility, and self-respect are essential qualities in both professional and personal life. She also emphasizes the importance of compassion, empathy, kindness, and patience when working in healthcare. Outside of her career, Sharon enjoys reading, spending time with her family, organizing gatherings, and caring for her two Shih Tzus.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Sharon
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my determination, ambition, and commitment to setting and achieving goals. I remain focused when facing obstacles and believe in continuously learning and growing, knowing that there is always something new to discover.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have received is to develop a thicker skin in the healthcare industry and never remain silent in a room. I have learned the importance of speaking up, sharing my opinions, and making sure my voice is heard.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women is to stay focused on their life and career goals, trust themselves, and learn to block out negative influences. Not everyone will support their success, so it is important to remain persistent, believe in their abilities, and never give up on achieving their goals.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in healthcare is the financial strain many medical practices face, particularly with provider reimbursements and payments. Some practices have had to merge or join IPA and ACO groups to remain sustainable. Additionally, advancements in technology are changing how healthcare is delivered, sometimes reducing direct patient interaction and creating uncertainty about future career opportunities.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values I consider most important are honesty, loyalty, accountability, responsibility, and self-respect. In healthcare, I believe compassion, empathy, kindness, and patience are especially essential. I strive to treat others with understanding and respect while maintaining integrity in both my professional and personal life.
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