Keerthi Kattika

Analyzed clinical data and patient records to identify trends, reduce errors, and support healthcare decision-making across multiple departments. Collaborated with physicians and coding teams to ensure accurate documentation and coding compliance with ICD-10 and CPT standards. Utilized EHR systems to extract and validate patient data for audits and quality improvement initiatives. Assisted in generating reports for utilization review, claim denials, and revenue cycle optimization. Played a key role in ensuring HIPAA compliance and maintaining data integrity in daily operations. Supported data-driven process improvements, helping reduce turnaround time for patient data access and reporting.

• Developed foundational skills in Python, including functions and loops, with a focus on applications in the health sector. • Completed a project on automation and web scraping, utilizing Python libraries such as Beautiful Soup and Scrappy to extract and process relevant data from multiple websites. • Applied Python automation techniques to streamline processes and enhance data retrieval efficiency.

• Verified patient insurance details and coordinated with providers to confirm coverage, facilitating seamless billing processes. • Prepared and handled medical reports, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with clinic protocols. • Provided administrative support to multiple physicians, managing schedules, handling communications, and organizing patient records. • Interacted with patients to deliver excellent customer service, addressing queries and concerns promptly and professionally. • Utilized SQL for efficient management and analysis of healthcare data, ensuring streamlined and secure data operations. • Developed interactive healthcare dashboards using Tableau to facilitate data-driven decision-making. • Assisted in coordinating patient referrals to specialists and external clinics, ensuring timely and accurate information transfer. • Implemented new patient intake procedures, reducing wait times and improving initial consultation efficiency. • Conducted preliminary patient assessments, recording vital signs and medical histories to support physician evaluations. • Ensured compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards for patient information confidentiality and security. • Coded patient diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10 and CPT codes, enhancing the accuracy of medical records and billing processes. • Participated in electronic health record (EHR) system updates and maintenance, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.

• Streamlined Autoclave handling protocols, resulting in a 25% reduction in equipment downtime and overall operational efficiency improvement. • Spearheaded the review and optimization of tissue culture methodologies, achieving a 40% enhancement in cell viability and overall efficiency at the Research and Development Laboratory. • Crafted advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to streamline recording and reporting of industrial procedures, fostering team cooperation, and recognized for maintaining precise records and promoting best practices. • Facilitated knowledge exchange between external research scientists and internal teams, leading to the development of updated laboratory protocols that improved accuracy by 15% and reduced testing turnaround time by 20% on average. • Conducted precise micro sampling techniques, including microinjection, to analyze cellular components, ensuring accurate data collection, and contributing to research on cellular dynamics and molecular pathways.

Here, I was equipped with a robust foundation in health information management, Python, SQL, Tableau, data modeling, and visualization. Proficient in PHP, and HTML, and adept at synthesizing interdisciplinary knowledge to innovate within healthcare. I also gained expertise through impactful projects leveraging data analytics and visualization techniques to address healthcare challenges.