Professional Summary
With a robust **-years of background in the field, I serve as a HIM manager and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ). My expertise lies in the meticulous management and organization of healthcare data, ensuring it is accurate, accessible, and secure. Through my skills in quality control, data analysis, and process improvement, I have consistently elevated laboratory operations and enhanced patient care.
In my capacity as a Health Informatics Analyst, I adeptly convert intricate data into actionable insights that propel advancements in patient outcomes and hospital performance. My responsibilities include gathering and scrutinizing healthcare data to pinpoint trends that inform smarter decision-making processes ultimately showcasing the tangible benefits of our solutions. I take pride in advancing healthcare quality and patient safety through effective quality management practices, performance improvement strategies, and strict regulatory compliance. By evaluating hospital performance metrics alongside CMS Pay for Performance data, I finetune resource allocation to bolster financial health for our healthcare partners. Working collaboratively with cross functional teams enables me to provide evidence-based insights that not only meet CMS performance targets but also enhance operational efficiency. My ongoing commitment to professional growth is underscored by my pursuit of advanced degrees in Executive Masters in Clinical Quality, Safety and Leadership at Georgetown University. This endeavor is designed to further refine my leadership abilities while fostering innovation within healthcare. Staying attuned to industry standards and best practices is a priority for me; it ensures that healthcare facilities operate with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Core Competencies:
- Healthcare Data Management
- Quality Control and Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Mentorship and Team Leadership
- Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
- Strategic Initiatives
- Health Informatics and Analytics
- Collaboration and Communication
- Regulatory Compliance
- Continuous Professional Development
- Laboratory operation and Management
- Lab Information system and QA
- Risk Management and compliance
- Patient safety and Clinical Quality
Berhanu Dugasa
CPHQ and HIM
13 Manchester pl, Apt 104, Silver Spring, US,
20901
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- Infection Control
With a solid foundation in both health information management and healthcare quality assurance, I am exceptionally prepared to spearhead innovation and excellence within healthcare delivery systems ensuring optimal patient outcomes alongside operational efficiency. Education
Georgetown University, United States Executive Masters in Clinical Quality, Safety and Leadership: Course in Progress, CGPA: 4.0/4.0
2023 - Dec 2025
University of Maryland Global Campus, United States MSc in Health Informatics Administration
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
- Graduated with Honor and awarded Prestigious Presidential award Jimma University, Ethiopia MSc in Clinical Laboratory Science Jan 2012 - Apr 2015
- Graduated with CGPA of 4.0/4.0 and get Presidential list award University of Gondar, Ethiopia BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology Employment history
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Medical Laboratory Technologist III Washington, DC United States
Feb 2023 - Present
Guidehouse Digital at NIH Medical Technologist United States May 2019 - Present
Precision Clinical Laboratory Laboratory Operations Manager Silver Spring, Maryland United States
Feb 2021 - Jul 2023
Children's National Hospital Medical Technologist Washington, DC United States Sep 2019 - Aug 2022
Quest Diagnostics Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Medical Technologist Rockville, MD United States
Jun 2019 - Jun 2022
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Chantilly, VA Medical Technologist-II United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
Certifications
- Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist), ASCP Board of Examination (Cert.
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- Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)_NAHQ ID_381614
- Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM®)
- California State License (MTA 02042552)
- Key Operator Certification, Beckman Coulter
- Certified Cloud Solution Architect (Associate)_AWS Awards
- NIH Superstar Award (2024) - Outstanding Contributions to Patient Safety, Clinical Quality
- RI2SE Above Award (2024)
- NIH Superstar Award (2023)
- ASCP-BOC 2019 Photo Contest Winner
- ASCP-BOC Fellowship of Lab (2020)
- High Quality Service STARS Award (2020, 2024)
- Letter of Appreciation from NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins