Clinical Informatics Analyst with Healthcare & Research Focus

SOWMYA VEMULA

Phone No: 419-***-**** Email: ******************@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sowmyavemula PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Clinical Informatics Analyst with a pharmacy and health IT background, operating in complex academic healthcare environments. Experienced in designing, validating, and optimizing clinical data systems that support care delivery, research, and compliance. Approaches informatics with a strong focus on usability, data integrity, and real-world clinical workflows. EXPERIENCE

Clinical Informatics & Research Analyst

Baylor College of Medicine Dec 2024- Present

• Act as primary analyst and system owner for multiple clinical research and biobanking data platforms supporting psychiatric, autoimmune, and pediatric studies.

• Lead requirements gathering with investigators, clinicians, and coordinators to translate protocols and Epic workflows into structured, maintainable REDCap solutions.

• Design, build, test, and maintain complex REDCap databases, including longitudinal instruments, branching logic, calculated fields, scoring algorithms, data validation rules, and automated quality checks.

• Convert unstructured clinical documentation into standardized data models optimized for downstream analytics and reporting.

• Perform Epic EHR data analysis and abstraction (Epic ASAP, SlicerDicer, Beaker) to support cohort identification, clinical phenotyping, and operational reporting.

• Conduct data quality audits, discrepancy resolution, and system validation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

• Analyze existing workflows and implement process improvements that reduce data errors, improve turnaround time, and increase usability for clinical and research staff.

• Own biospecimen informatics workflows using OpenSpecimen, managing data capture, tracking, reconciliation, and reporting for high-volume sample operations.

• Support regulatory audits by ensuring systems are traceable, reproducible, and audit-ready. Epic Clinical Documentation Analyst

University of Toledo Medical Center – OH Dec 2023- May 2024

• Supported clinicians in Emergency Medicine and Urology by analyzing and aligning documentation workflows within Epic ASAP.

• Ensured accurate capture of structured and narrative clinical data, achieving >95% documentation accuracy.

• Identified inefficiencies in provider documentation workflows and supported changes that reduced documentation time by ~20%.

• Worked closely with physicians and care teams to ensure Epic documentation reflected clinical decision- making, coding accuracy, and data integrity.

• Maintained strict HIPAA compliance and supported Epic documentation standards with zero compliance incidents.

Customer Service Representative

University of Findlay - Findlay, OH Oct 2022- May 2024

• Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing customer needs and staff inquiries with professionalism and clarity, resulting in a 15% increase in positive feedback scores.

• Facilitated effective communication between dining service teams and university administration, ensuring accurate and timely resolution of service issues.

• Coordinated with diverse teams to streamline service operations, enhancing overall efficiency, and contributing to a 20% improvement in service delivery metrics and sales.

• Strengthened communication, conflict resolution, and cross-functional coordination skills transferable to clinical and research settings.

Clinical Pharmacist- Medication Safety & Analytics Sunshine Hospitals - India May 2021- Jul 2022

• Analyzed medication utilization data for 200+ patients monthly to identify safety risks, therapy gaps, and optimization opportunities.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement data-driven medication management strategies.

• Monitored adherence, outcomes, and adverse events, contributing to improved patient safety and reduced medication-related errors.

• Ensured compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local and national pharmacy regulations and ensured adherence to all compliance and stakeholders requirements.

Research Data Analyst (Preclinical)

Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy – India Jun 2020- May 2021

• Collected, analyzed, and validated preclinical experimental data for transdermal drug delivery systems in compliance with GCP and R&D standards.

• Designed and evaluated transdermal formulations using natural permeation enhancers to improve drug absorption and therapeutic performance.

• Assessed product efficacy and documented results to support data-driven optimization and research reporting. EDUCATION

Master’s in health informatics - University of Findlay Bachelor’s in pharmacy - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University SKILLS

Technical Skills : Epic EHR (ASAP, SlicerDicer, Beaker), REDCap Database Design and Administration, OpenSpecimen, Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting, SQL (MySQL), SAS, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Data Validation and Quality Assurance, Dashboard and Report Development, Database Management, CTMS, Microsoft Access, Notion, PowerPoint

Clinical Skills : Clinical Data Abstraction and Chart Review, Workflow Analysis and Documentation, Patient Consenting and Education, IRB Submissions and Amendments, Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, GCP, ICH, GMP), Biobanking Informatics, Specimen Collection, Tracking and Shipment, Quality Assurance, Clinical Research Operations.

Professional Skills : Clinical Systems Analysis, Requirements Gathering and Translation, Workflow Optimization and Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Communication, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving, Project Management, Change Management, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Training and Knowledge Transfer.

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Clinical Research Associate - CCRPS

Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Certified Electronic Medical Records Specialist - Udemy EPIC ASAP Proficiency - EPIC e-learning

Licensed Pharmacist - Pharmacy Council of India

Agile Project management - PMI

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