FATIMA RAZA

Richmond - TX ***** ● 832-***-**** ● adxd5y@r.postjobfree.com

Qualified research professional offering more than 10 years of experience in clinical research at a well reputed Academic Medical Center and private practice. Demonstrated ability to support the management and coordinate the tasks of multiple clinical research studies. Expert in liaising between different departments. Special talent for creating and maintaining databases and reports.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

-Administrative Research Oversight

-Study Feasibility Assessment

-Industry sponsored trials,

-FDA pre and post market studies,

-Quality improvement,

-Regulatory compliance and policy issues.

-Project Planning

-Clinical Data Collection

-Statistical analysis & presentation

-Manuscript writing & editing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston – TX 06/2017 - Present

Clinical Research Specialist

OPERATIONS:

•Lead Memorial Hermann Research review and approval process. Working on 60+ studies at a time

•Ensures compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements by collecting, recording, and maintaining data and source documentation.

•Reviews charts, observes research protocols, administers study medications, performs data entry, handles regulatory issues and paperwork including IRB and other submissions and renewals in accordance with FDA, IRB and Memorial Hermann guidelines.

•Review the coverage analysis for accuracy.

•Generate and review study budgets in consultation with investigators, sponsors and Memorial Hermann Research Finance Office. Working knowledge and application of charge master and hospital CDM codes.

•Educates staff, and physicians on research protocols and policies.

•Respond promptly and courteously to internal requests and external calls/solicitations.

•Maintains a positive relationship with various system departments to accomplish goals.

•Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

•Responsible for Credentialing employees of affiliated institutions requesting to conduct research activities in Memorial Hermann.

•Coordinates the MHHS research protocol and Quality Improvement (QI) review, approval process and operational needs from initial request through the lifespan of the clinical research trial.

•Serves as the liaison that all clinical research is completed in accordance with MHHS policies and procedures.

•Coordinates review of amended research protocols.

•Facilitates the MHHS research review progresses within a reasonable timeframe.

•Ensures that all appropriate MH facilities and MH Departments are included in the review and approval process.

•Communicates closely with research investigators and research team members to assure a complete and timely review is conducted.

•Educates MH and other affiliated institutions on research standard procedures as necessary.

•Provides input on good clinical practices guidelines for performing research procedures.

EDUCATION:

•Represents Memorial Hermann on TMC Training and Education Committee that meets regularly to discuss and improve research related education for all the institution located in Texas Medical Center.

•Regularly attend webinars, training and conference to keep updated knowledge and trends of Clinical Research Industry.

Texas ENT Specialists PA, Houston- TX 05/2013 – 05/2017

Research Assistant/Document Manager

• Review patient medical records for completion and precision. Assign documents like consent forms, lab reports, radiology investigation reports, audiology forms, surgery orders and notes, insurance paperwork to the respective patient charts. Facilitate the release of medical records in compliance with HIPPA regulations.

• Developed proficiency in writing study protocols and Internal Review Board (IRB) applications. Experience in data collection, management, analysis and results presentation. Identify the potential study participants through the review of patient medical records.

• Hands on training for E Clinical Works (ECW). Excel and SPSS utilization for database maintenance and statistical analysis. Active contributions towards manuscript preparation.

Assisted on Quality Improvement projects.

Fulshear Family Health Consultants, Houston- TX 07/2015 – 09/2015

Clinical Observer

• Eight weeks rotation at Psychiatry Outpatient clinic where I continued to learn about standard practice and procedures during provision of services in clinical setting in the US.

• Developed proficiency in history and physical examinations and making a management plan.

• I learned following clinical skills; writing progress notes, in-depth interview of the patients, mental status examination, writing paper and electronic prescriptions, precautions while dispensing the controlled substances.

• Improved communication skills through exposure to anxious and mentally unstable patient population.

Medical Associates of Katy, Katy – TX 06/2015 - 07/2015

Clinical Observer

• Six weeks rotation at a Family practice clinic where I learned about standard practice and procedures during provision of services in primary care settings in the US.

• Developed proficiency in history and physical examinations and making a management plan.

• I learned following skills; writing progress notes, interpretation of basic lab tests and radiology data, patient counselling, annual wellness exams.

• Observed office procedures like wound washing, pap smear, cervical/vaginal cultures.

• Improved communication skills through exposure to a diverse patient population.

Telenor Pakistan 07/2010 - 12/2012

Medical Officer

• Provide safe, effective and passionate patient care to the employees of Telenor Pakistan on outpatient basis. Regularly treated common clinical problems like upper respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, reflux, urinary tract infections. Offered prenatal care and counselling. Maintained continuity of care through active follow up.

• Health Education and awareness through weekly health tip, timely publication of health updates to address the issues of public health concern. Publish newsletters and run campaigns on international health days according to World Health Organization's calendar.

• Conduct women health awareness sessions and occupational health trainings.

• Data entry, consolidation and maintenance of patient record in Electronic Medical Records. Report and analyze patient records.

• Organize free community clinics and blood donation camp for the children suffering from thalassemia.

• Developed Proactive strategy to address the Dengue epidemic in Pakistan in 2011 & 2012.

Allianz EFU, Pakistan 05/2010 - 07/2010

Assistant Manager Medical Claims

• Provide technical and administrative expertise to the employees of Telenor Pakistan in operations related to medical insurance. Provide technical help desk support as needed and identifies trends for potential training and development of staff, programs, and management.

• Supervise a team of health insurance support officers and ensure smooth claim processing, data maintenance and submission of weekly report.

• Establish effective working relationships with management and employees.

Northumbria Healthcare Trust NHS, United Kingdom 06/2009 - 09/2009

Healthcare Assistant

• Performed duties at in-patient geriatric unit where assessment and treatment for people with complex behavioral symptoms relating to dementia was done. Accurately undertake and record patient observations. Assist in the maintenance of patients nutritional and hygiene needs.

• Move patients safely using techniques taught by the Manual Handling Team.

• Provide clinical administrative support to Registered nurses. This includes actions such as: assemble nursing documentation, record patients’ biographical data in manual/computerized records, collate patient documentation on discharge or transfer.

Jinnah Hospital, Pakistan 05/2007 - 08/2008

House Physician (Internal Medicine, Cardiology & Psychiatry)

16 months of rotating clinical internship where I managed patients in emergency, in-patient and outpatient departments under direct supervision of attending faculty. Performed following clinical duties:

- history taking, examination and differential diagnosis.

- writing prescriptions

- effective communication skills and counseling including skills in breaking bad news –

- diagnostic blood specimen collection

- discharge planning

- recording and interpreting Electro cardiogram (ECG)

- administering IM, IV& SC injections

- administering nebulizer therapy

- administering a naso-gastric tube.

- setting up an IV infusion

- performing CPR using airway protection devices

- Ascitic tap,Pleural tap,Patient and carer counseling.

EDUCATION:

Newcastle University, United Kingdom 09/2008 - 09/2009

M.S Public Health

Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan 02/2002 - 04/2007

M.B.,B.S.,

CERTIFICATION:

ECFMG Certified 2014- Current

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Ibn e Sina Foundation, TX, United States 09/2016 – Present

Volunteer

•Involved with the transition from paper to electronic patient chart project. Regularly carryout following function; patient chart review, data entry, patient registration, scanning and assigning documents.

•Medical records review for accuracy and completeness.

•Participate in monitoring and auditing activities

•Screen potential patients for protocol eligibility

•Hands on training for Medi-Touch.

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts

Tennant PGW, Raza F, Bythell M & Rankin J.. Maternal age and the risk of structural congenital anomalies. Archives of Disease in Childhood: Fetal and Neonatal Edition.. 2010, Jun; 95(Supp 1): Fa4.

Oral Presentation

Beaver M. E. & Raza F.. (2015). Prevalence of exclusive nocturnal/supine pharyngeal reflux in patients with chronic laryngotracheitis.

Oral Presentation presented at: 23rd European Congress of Otolaryngology; Prague, CZE.

Hobbies & Interests

I cook cuisines of different countries and take catering orders for potlucks and parties.

I like to read about self- improvement books and regularly follow TED Talks.

I enjoy watching HGTV and get home decor ideas.

I started following basketball and football since I moved to US.

I do sketching and glass painting.

Language Fluency

English (Advanced)

Hindi (Fair)

Punjabi (Good)

Urdu (Native/functionally native)

References

Can be provided upon request.

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