Lakshmi. Chowdary

About Lakshmi. Chowdary

As a dedicated dental professional with over 3 years of clinical experience, I am passionate about providing comprehensive dental care while supporting both patient and practice needs. My background as a dentist allows me to bring a unique blend of clinical expertise, patient management, and operational efficiency to the dental assistant role.I have extensive hands-on experience in performing root canal treatments, extractions, and prosthetic preparations, ensuring optimal patient care and satisfaction. I am also proficient in managing Electronic Health Records (EHR) and maintaining strict infection control protocols, ensuring a smooth, safe, and efficient workflow in the dental practice.In addition to my clinical skills, I am well-versed in dental radiography, patient education, and the utilization of advanced dental software for scheduling, patient management, and billing. My experience in collaborating with dental teams and assisting in complex procedures allows me to contribute effectively to a dental office environment, ensuring a positive experience for both the team and the patients.I am passionate about creating a comfortable atmosphere for patients and committed to continuously learning about the latest advancements in dental technologies and procedures. I look forward to contributing my skills and expertise to support a dynamic dental practice.

Experience

1. Clinical Data Manager

   Dublin Metro Dental

   Oct 2024 — Present · Dublin, OH, US

   Manage and maintain electronic health records (EHR) ensuring accuracy, completeness, and HIPAA compliance.• Oversee dental insurance claims processing, verification, submission, and reconciliation to optimize revenue cycle performance.• Analyze clinical and operational data to identify trends, improve patient outcomes, and enhance workflow efficiency.• Develop interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau to monitor KPIs such as claim approval rates, patient retention, and treatment acceptance.• Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality audits to ensure data integrity across systems.• Collaborate with dentists, hygienists, and front office teams to streamline documentation and billing processes.• Support patient coordination by ensuring accurate treatment coding (CDT codes) and timely follow-ups.• Generate weekly and monthly performance reports for leadership decision-making.• Ensure regulatory compliance with HIPAA and internal data security standards.• Assist in system integration and optimization of practice management software.• Improve patient engagement through data-driven appointment reminders and recall system analysis.• Provide training to staff on documentation standards and data entry best practices.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Continious Education Porgram, EFDA

• Sri Chaitanya Balaji jr. Kalasala , Gorantla, Guntur

  High school, Intermediate /Middle school Education and Teaching

• Sacred Heart University

  Masters, Health care informatics

• Pragati Talent High School , Andhra Pradesh ,India

  Secondary school

• NTR University of Health Sciences

  Bachelor's of dental surgery, Dentistry