This week we feature Dolly Boney, our Accounts Payable Manager as she shares her story.

I grew up in Bethel and am a proud graduate of Bethel Regional High School (BRHS). I am also very grateful to be the mother of three Bethel Warriors, whom I share with my husband Steven. My parents are Sam and Carrie Herman from Nunivak.

Camping, subsistence activities, beading, cheering for our Warriors, and spending quality time with people I love make me happy. My daughters’ accomplishments make me proud. Two of my daughters currently work for YKHC. My oldest Brittney is a registered nurse (RN) for the Inpatient Clinic and my middle child Payton is a student hire in obstetrics (OB).

My career with YKHC started as an Operating Room scheduler. I have been very fortunate to have had the mentorship and leadership of others along my journey at YKHC. These individuals helped and encouraged me to grow and fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the various positions I have had along the way. I am close to reaching the 18-year mark of working at YKHC. As I reflect on my career, I am grateful that during my time here, I have expanded my skills and knowledge and have been able to help others learn and grow within the corporation, as others have helped me.

The different positions I have held have helped me gain a lot of knowledge and have provided me with opportunities to contribute to the department and organization. These positions include working for Payroll and Behavioral health as finance and compliance officer. In this position, I was able to be part of the RAVEN build up and introduction into the corporation. This was definitely an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about our healthcare system starting from when an appointment is made to how revenue is generated.

Jennifer Volkman played a huge role as my mentor during my time in the behavioral health department.  I was chosen as one of the first candidates for the Compass Program, a leadership program that taught me how to manage difficult situations and how to build teams. I was also part of the Finance team and was able to learn about budget development and assist managers in optimizing the use of financial tools and resources to better align with the organization’s vision and mission. During my time as a Finance Administrator, it was a privilege to be part of our corporate-wide customer service training team. This program helped us guide employees in building connections and better relationships with each other, which translates to better service to both internal and external clients, especially to our valued patients.

I currently serve as the accounts payable manager, a position that has helped me grow both personally and professionally as I advance my knowledge of accounting functions and leadership skills and consistently maintaining a balance between the two components.  

The most rewarding aspect of my role is witnessing my team grow and accomplish tasks and projects that nurture and improve their skills. Seeing my team enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities as they work conscientiously to support each other and the department is very gratifying for me.

My career has given me the tools, personally and professionally, to step out of my comfort zone and show my children and team members that growth is not always comfortable. We should always be open and willing to learn and to figure out ways to improve processes and outcomes. I feel my work has impacted YKHC positively and especially as I see my team grow as we consistently strive as a team and as individuals to provide the best service to others.

My advice to students and residents in our communities who are aspiring to explore a career at YKHC is to always do your best when you are offered a position and be willing to work hard, learn and grow and the rewards will come.