Vaishnavi Singh Kolhapur Balaji
Clinical Informatics Analyst @Cleveland Clinic
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WORK HISTORY
Clinical Informatics Analyst @Cleveland Clinic
OH, US
Optimized Epic EMR workflows including CPOE templates, physician order sets, and clinical documentation forms, reducing provider documentation time by 15% and supporting more accurate coding for billing and compliance. Implemented clinical decision support (CDS) protocols for high-risk patients (DVT prevention, medication reconciliation, infection control), improving protocol adherence and patient safety outcomes across multiple departments. Supported HL7 v2.x and FHIR interface integrations between Epic, LIS, PACS, and pharmacy systems, resolving data mapping errors and ensuring seamless interoperability for lab, radiology, and clinical data exchange. Conducted user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and workflow validation during EMR upgrades and new module implementations, ensuring uninterrupted clinical operations and minimizing go-live disruptions. Trained and mentored physicians, nurses, and residents on EMR documentation best practices, SmartForms, and problem list management, resulting in an 18% increase in provider adoption and a 22% reduction in EMR support tickets. Prepared compliance and accreditation reports (HIPAA, NCQA, JCI, CMS) by compiling structured datasets, workflow diagrams, and patient safety indicators, ensuring readiness for external audits and quality inspections.
EDUCATION
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of dental surgeon
Sacred Heart University
Masters in health informatics
ABOUT VAISHNAVI SINGH KOLHAPUR BALAJI
I am a Clinical Data and Healthcare Informatics Analyst with 4+ years of experience optimizing EMR systems, driving healthcare analytics, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, HEDIS, CMS, and global accreditation standards. With a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and a Master’s in Health Informatics, I bring both clinical knowledge and strong technical expertise in SQL, Python, Tableau, and Power BI to deliver insights that improve patient outcomes, strengthen data quality, and enhance operational performance.At Cleveland Clinic, I lead Epic EMR optimization by redesigning CPOE templates, order sets, and clinical documentation forms—reducing provider documentation time by 15% and improving coding accuracy for billing and compliance. I implemented clinical decision support (CDS) protocols for DVT prevention, medication reconciliation, and infection control, resulting in measurable improvements in patient safety outcomes. I also supported HL7 v2.x and FHIR integrations across lab, imaging, and pharmacy systems, resolving interoperability issues and ensuring seamless clinical data exchange.Previously at Nandita Dental Hospital, I streamlined health information workflows and digitized patient records, improving record retrieval by 70%. I validated ICD-10, CPT, and DRG coding accuracy, reducing claim denials and improving reimbursement. I also developed compliance and quality reports for HEDIS and CMS submissions, supporting regulatory readiness.At HKES Dental Institute, I managed Epic workflows for 500+ patients, automated SQL/Excel-based reports, and developed a CDS module for DVT prevention—improving protocol compliance by 25%. My work reduced documentation errors, enhanced CDI, and strengthened population health reporting.Core Competencies:EHR Systems: Epic (EpicCare, Clarity), Cerner PowerChart, MeditechData Analytics Tools: SQL, Python (pandas, NumPy), Tableau, Power BI, R, Excel (VBA, PivotTables, Macros)Standards & Compliance: HIPAA, HL7, FHIR, ICD-10, CPT, HCC, SNOMED CT, LOINC, HEDIS, CMS STAR, NABH, JCIFocus Areas: EHR Optimization, Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), Quality Reporting, Patient Safety Analytics, Population Health, Revenue Cycle AnalyticsI thrive at the intersection of clinical expertise, healthcare IT, and advanced analytics, consistently delivering solutions that improve compliance, streamline operations, and support value-based care.Actively seeking full-time roles as a Clinical Data Analyst, Healthcare Data Analyst, or Clinical Informatics Specialist. Open to relocation and available to contribute immediately.
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