KOMAL M. GURJAR
** **. ******** **., ***. * ? St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 ? 586-***-**** ?
***********@*****.***
Experienced manager and clinical provider with a proven track record in
improving care quality, process efficiency, staff productivity, and
profitability. Ability to develop and implement feasible growth
strategies, along with an ability to effectively lead cohesive teams. Apply
quality management tools and metrics to enhance bottom-line performance.
Analyze industry trends and relevant legislation to ensure sustainability.
Seeking a healthcare management role within an organization that will
benefit from strong and unique combination of leadership, technical, and
clinical expertise. Computer proficient with skills in MS Office and
Eaglesoft.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Regulatory Compliance Staffing/Personnel Management Market Research
Risk Management Strategic Planning & Analysis Financial Analysis
Quality Assurance Performance Assessment Contract Negotiation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volunteer, St. Johnsbury Dental Associates, St. Johnsbury, VT 4/2012 -
8/2012
Received training in dental office administration, gaining hands-on
experience in patient registration, records management, patient services,
and insurance operations. Provided technical assistance with film
development, mounting, recording, and printing. Discussed treatment
protocols with patients and clinicians. Observed restorations, crowns,
bridges, extractions, implant placement, and other clinical procedures.
Manager/Dentist, Cosmo Care Dental Studio/Dr. Shah's Dental Clinic,
Ahmedabad, India 5/2009 - 7/2011
Oversaw all clinical and administrative operations, with responsibility for
patient services, staff training and management, marketing, purchasing,
budgeting and cost control, business development, and maintenance of
accreditation standards. Performed clinical tasks such as radio diagnosis,
oral prophylaxis, pedodontic treatment, root canal treatment, fixed partial
denture placement, crowns, removable denture placement, open and closed
extraction, veneers, aesthetic restorations, bleaching, and periodontal
surgery on adult, pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Maintained accreditation standards and identified ways to improve
operational outcomes. Coordinated patient treatments with other medical
specialties to ensure the best possible quality care.
Key Accomplishments:
. Planned, opened, and managed a new clinic, obtaining and maintaining all
required regulatory approvals.
. Improved service quality by designing a clinic website and researching,
selecting, and implementing software for scheduling and tracking patient
histories.
. Increased productivity, morale, and teamwork by providing technical
training, encouraging a collaborative atmosphere, and educating clinical
staff to research and understand patient history prior to treatment.
. Augmented clinic income by an additional 40% through partnerships with
general hospitals and companies to increase outpatient intake.
. Implemented laser technologies for periodontal and cosmetic surgeries.
. Developed a new procedure using 3D software to locate the best zone for
implant placement in order to reduce implant failure.
Lecturer, College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India
5/2009 - 6/2010
Instructed adults and children on dental hygiene, and provided free basic
dental treatment to school children. Built partnerships with dental
companies to arrange for free dental products for community members. Played
key role in launch and oversight of a mobile dental clinic to treat
patients in remote locations. Directed surveys and epidemiological studies,
managed staff, and reported results.
General Dentistry Intern, Vydehi Hospital, Bangalore, India 3/2008 -
4/2009
Managed patient scheduling and records, with responsibility for
prioritizing cases and scheduling surgical procedures. Assisted with
treatments and laboratory procedures. Recorded treatments and followed up
with patients. Coordinated epidemiological studies. Provided patient
education. Participated in lab procedures and surgical procedures to
improve techniques and contribute to patient healthcare needs. Coordinated
camps, studies, surveys, and community education events to raise awareness
of public health issues.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MBA, Healthcare Management, Western Governors University, Utah
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research
Center, Bangalore, India
RESEARCH AND LEADERSHIP PROJECTS
. Researched and analyzed regulatory and legal requirements, as well as
social responsibility, of an organization and designed a code of ethics.
. Developed strategies, policies and procedures for human resource
management; outlined a project team structure and established strategies
for building cohesiveness and effectiveness.
. Completed market research, developed strategies and a communication plan,
designed products and services, and identified risks for a local
restaurant.
. Assessed hospital quality improvement and compliance programs, designing
strategies for meeting audit requirements and developing a staffing plan;
identified internal and external resources, developed a quality
improvement program, and used tracer patient to evaluate patient care
issues.
. Social, environmental and legal responsibility to be considered in an
organization on global level and aid in triple bottom line.
. Conducted an in-depth financial analysis of all departments for a
company; evaluated performance and identified areas in need of
improvement.
. Applied quality metrics, tools to increase efficiency, process and
methods analysis, work environment design, and labor requirements,
including just-in-time, lean systems, and constraint management concepts.
. Designed service line for healthcare organization by managing
construction projects, negotiating and administering contracts to
minimize risk and liability, executing and evaluating a health needs
assessment, interpreting health policy initiatives and international
healthcare trends, managing costs and productivity to improve
sustainability, analyzing net revenue, and communicating the
organization's marketing strategy.
. Devised motivational concepts for a company, combining conflict
management tools, strategic thinking, balance scorecards, change
leadership, multicultural communication, customer focus, and CRM.
. Designed a plan for regional hospital to increase revenue by modifying
clinical practices and activities, reducing costs, cross-training staff,
and implementing new technologies.
. Gave seminars and completed projects on gingival enlargements, caries
vaccines, post operative care, antibiotic prophylaxis for cardiac
patients, and medical emergency kit in dentistry.
. Recorded history of diabetic and cardiovascular patients for a
professor's research project.