Experience

MediQuant

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Data Conversion Specialist

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  I work with a team of IT specialists and project managers, collaborating with organizations to archive their data and generate documents for clinical EMR system conversion. Duties include: * Technical requirement analysis and data discovery * SQL Server script development * Configuration of MediQuant's Patient Archive solution for healthcare organizations * CCDA Document generation (Problems, Allergies, Medications, and Immunizations) I work with a team of IT specialists and project managers, collaborating with organizations to archive their data and generate documents for clinical EMR system conversion. Duties include: * Technical requirement analysis and data discovery * SQL Server script development * Configuration of MediQuant's Patient Archive solution for healthcare organizations * CCDA Document generation (Problems, Allergies, Medications, and Immunizations)



Health Data Movers

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Scientist

  • Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  I was a healthcare IT resource for projects in health data management and implementation. Duties include: * Project scoping and technical requirement analysis * Script development and testing I was a healthcare IT resource for projects in health data management and implementation. Duties include: * Project scoping and technical requirement analysis * Script development and testing



Bio Lab Analytics, LLC

• United States
• Research Services

• Principal Consultant

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2022

  I was the founder and principal data scientist at this consulting agency, specializing in data analysis, statistics/biostatistics, and relational database development. We worked with primarily with life science professionals on research and quality improvement projects, providing data managment & analysis services in R, SAS, Python, SQL, and Tableau software. www.biolabanalytics.com Projects and responsibilities included: * Statistics, data analysis, and machine learning for operations and research projects * Data science resource for a variety of small-to-medium size life-science organizations * Leading a community app development project for a local non-profit * Dashboard design and development Show less



OCHIN, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Data Conversion Specialist (Data Scientist)

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  I worked with OCHIN's Data Conversion team, importing data from a variety of host EMR's into Epic. OCHIN is a non-profit Health IT company predominantly serving the needs of federally qualified health centers and municipal public health organizations.Projects and responsibilities included:* Data extraction, translation, and loading (ETL) of clinical data into Epic with SQL Server and Mirth* Preparation and editing of SQL stored procedures for labs, immunizations, and other clinical data* Project management (technical scoping, organizing meetings, and setting milestones/timelines)* Internal process development, creating documentation, QA/regression testing Show less

• Data Conversion Specialist

  • Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

  I work with a team of clinical analysts and developers importing data from a variety of host EMR's into the OCHIN/Epic network. Projects and responsibilities include:* Data extraction, translation, and loading (ETL) of clinical data into Epic with SQL Server and Mirth* Preparation and editing of SQL stored procedures for labs, immunizations, and other clinical data* Collaborating with other developers/analysts to clarify technical workflows and create documentation* Project management (technical scoping, organizing meetings, and setting milestones/timelines) Show less



Ambition Data

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Consulting Analyst

  • Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  Working with a team of digital analytics and marketing experts, I provide data science support for projects with clients in the biopharma space. Projects and responsibilities include: * Data cleaning, analysis, and visualization of big data with Tableau, R, and Alteryx * Dashboard design and build in Tableau * Creating reports of consumer web traffic analytics, segmentation, and attribution * Gathering client technical requirements for clinical and market data analysis Working with a team of digital analytics and marketing experts, I provide data science support for projects with clients in the biopharma space. Projects and responsibilities include: * Data cleaning, analysis, and visualization of big data with Tableau, R, and Alteryx * Dashboard design and build in Tableau * Creating reports of consumer web traffic analytics, segmentation, and attribution * Gathering client technical requirements for clinical and market data analysis



Encore Consulting

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health IT Analyst

  • Mar 2018 - May 2018

  Working with clinical and IT staff at Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center and Mediware technical experts, I led the software upgrade testing for the hospital's blood bank LIS and interface engine. Projects and responsibilities included: * Validation script testing of HCLL 2014 R2 software upgrade * HL7 message review/analysis within the Maestro interface engine * Regression testing of lab orders/results in Cerner/PathNet and HCLL * Documentation of issues identified and resolved during validation Show less



OCHIN, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Clinical Lab Interface Analyst

  • Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

  I built and maintained ORM/ORU HL7 lab interfaces - partnering with lab vendors including Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Cleveland Clinic, Radnet, and Boston Medical Center - for OCHIN, a nonprofit Epic Ambulatory EMR administrator for predominantly low-income clinics and FQHC's with a large number of Medicare/Medicaid patients.. Projects and responsibilities included: * Build, configuration, and maintenances of lab interfaces with the Epic EMR * Troubleshooting lab orders/results within Epic-Bridges and a Mirth Connect interface engine * Providing lab workflow analysis and recommendations for ambulatory care clinics * QA testing of interfaces with lab vendors and clinics * Report writing & analysis using Epic EMR's Chronicles & Reporting Workbench * Analysis of interfaced lab data using Excel, SQL, & R Show less



Oregon Health & Science University

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Analyst (Research Assistant 2)

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2015

  I was the primary data analyst/statistician for a series of studies focused on blood disorders, with an emphasis on platelet function and sickle cell disease. Key duties included:*Data collection from electronic charting (Epic EMR, HCLL/LIS, and Triple-G systems)*Data analysis using SAS, Excel, and Sigmaplot software*Manuscript editing for publication in peer reviewed journals*Research study coordination

• Lab Client Service Representative

  • Jul 2013 - Feb 2015

  My key functions a lab client service representative included*Answering inquiries relating to lab test results and methodology, including microbiology, chemistry, hematology, and molecular diagnostics*Billing and medical record management in Epic* LIS data entry and analysis* Project: I built and maintained an Access 2010 database to organize frequently used e-resources for the lab

• Lab Assistant, Central Lab

  • May 2011 - Jul 2013

  At this position I was responsible for*Specimen triage and responding to inquiries related to clinical lab testing*Processing of clinical specimens for microbiological and serological testing*Medical record management (Epic, Triple-G, & System 2000 information systems)*Medical billing and transcription

• Lab Technical Assistant (MLT 1), Core Lab

  • Jan 2010 - May 2011

  My responsibilities at this position included:*Performing clinical testing of up to moderate complexity for urinalysis, gram staining, dilutions,QC testing, and lab device maintenance*Data entry and clinical record management (Ultra (Triple-G), Epic, & I-Net LIS)*Triage and accessioning of patient specimens for testing*Assisting with transfusion service duties as needed

• Research Analyst (Research Assistant 2)

  • Sep 2009 - May 2011

  My duties at this position included:*Algorithm development for clinical lab and point-of-care testing devices. *Statistical tasks included trend analysis, power calculations, and model selection techniques using SAS software*Preparing technical reports, graphs and tables*Lab testing of biochemical analytes using a Beckman-Coulter DxC800-line chemical analyzer.

• Lab Assistant with Transfusion Service

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  As a member of the Core lab staff, I was responsible for:*Specimen accessioning and processing patient specimens for testing in urinalysis, coagulation, hematology, chemistry, and blood-banking sections *Answering telephone inquiries related to lab testing*Managing medical records (ULTRA, EPIC, & HCLL LIS interfaces)*Performing QC and maintaining FDA compliance with the labeling and preparation of human blood bank products for transfusion*Coordinating referral testing and blood product shipments with the American Red Cross Show less

• Lab Assistant (Lead), Central Lab

  • Nov 2005 - Dec 2007

  At this position I was responsible for*Specimen triage and responding to inquiries related to clinical lab testing*Processing of clinical specimens for microbiological and serological testing*Medical record management (Epic, Triple-G, & System 2000 information systems)*Medical billing and transcription*Lab supply inventory monitoring and ordering*Training other lab assistants in the duties described above



Portland State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2010

  My experience as a graduate student in a plant genetics and ecology lab included: *Adapting and applying histological methods for use with fungal identification in plant tissue *Tissue fixation, fluorescence microscopy, and ELISA testing *Mentoring high school and undergraduate students in basic research and statistics *Training and overseeing staff at plant handling, cultivation, and basic greenhouse controls *Collecting GPS and environmental data for research and management purposes *Cleaning glassware and preparation of lab solutions *Contributing to scientific manuscript preparation Show less



University of Tennessee

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

  My experience as a graduate assistant at UTK's Plant Science program included: *Biochemical and histochemical testing of environmental samples *Calibration and maintenance of lab devices including pH, spectrophotometer, pipettes, and balances *Preparing solutions and reagents for lab testing *Collaborating with scientists from Oak Ridge and Argonne National Laboratories on projects investigating climate change and environmental effects on plant and fungal biology. *Statistical analysis using SAS software Show less