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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name 1 of 2Ma-Adwoa Asamoah, MPHPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEANALYTICAL SKILLS:o Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) o Analytical tools: SPSS, SAS, Epi-Info, Adobe Acrobat, Tableau, R, SQL EDUCATION HISTORYBellarmine University, Ph.D. In Health Professions EducationLouisville, KY 2022 PresentUniversity of Louisville, Master of Public Health(MPH)Louisville, KY 2010 2012Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN Bloomington, IN 2005 2009 DATA SCIENTIST POSITIONSACTIVE CLEARANCE: SECRETDefense Health Agency (DHA) Contracts-J5Epidemiologist/Data Scientist II, Kapili Services, 10/2022 04/2024- Conducted data analysis and interpreted complex healthcare data, identifying trends and patterns to inform decision-making processes for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) contracts.- Utilized SQL in the Military Health System (MHS) Data Repository (MDR) to extract and analyze data related to healthcare utilization, costs, and outcomes.- Developed and maintained dashboards and reports using Tableau, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends for various Military Treatment Facilities(MTFs).CLEARANCE: SECRETData Scientist II, TEKsystems Incorporated, 11/2021 10/2022- Used statistical methods to analyze data and identify patterns and trends. Candidate's Name 1 of 2- Created data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau to inform business decisions.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions.- Presented findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.- Identified areas for improvement and made recommendations for process and system changes.- Epidemiologist II /Public Health Institute, 02/2021 11/2021- Conducted epidemiological investigations and analyses to identify patterns and trends of COVID-19 transmission within the Kaiser Permanente population- Tracked and monitored COVID-19 cases and outbreaks within the Kaiser Permanente community using various surveillance systems and databases- Provided timely and accurate reports and updates on COVID-19 trends and recommendations to Kaiser Permanente leadership and staff- Reviewed and analyzed data on key demographic and socio-economic factors to understand disparities in COVID-19 outcomes among the Kaiser Permanente population- Data Scientist / TEKsystems Inc, 11/2020 - 02/2021- Conducted literature reviews and stayed current on advancements in epidemiological research and data analysis techniques- Coordinated and assisted in crafting essential business rules from documents of the American Immunization- Utilized R, and SQL to build predictive models and analyze structured and unstructured data.- Worked with large datasets to extract and clean data for analysis, including data scraping techniques.- Developed and implemented machine learning algorithms for classification, regression, and clustering tasks.- Generated insights and visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.Data Analyst, Universal Consulting Services, 10/2018 - 11/2020 Candidate's Name 1 of 2- Conducted statistical analysis on large datasets using R programming language to extract insights and inform data-driven decision-making.- Cleaned and organized data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness for analysis.- Developed and maintained data visualizations using tools to effectively communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and provide data-driven solutions.-Epidemiologist, Med-force Government Solution, 03/2018 - 10/2018- Analyzed military health data and indicators to identify trends and patterns in disease and injury within the population- Conducted statistical analyses using SQL and other programming languages to query large databases and identify relationships between risk factors and health outcomes- Provided technical assistance and guidance to medical treatment facilities (MTFs) on the interpretation and use of epidemiological data- Tracked and updated ICD-10 and CPT coding changes and guidelines to ensure accurate coding and documentation for submitted claims- Created and maintained Tableau dashboards to present epidemiological data to MTFs, Department of Defense (DOD) senior leaders, and other significant agenciesEPIDEMIOLOGIST POSITIONS:Epidemiologist, Northern KY Independent District Health Department 2/2017 -2/2018- Conducted disease surveillance, data collection, and analysis to identify and track infectious disease outbreaks.- Developed and implemented disease control and prevention strategies in response to identified outbreaks.- Conducted field investigations and collected samples for laboratory testing.- Collaborated with healthcare providers, community partners, and state agencies to provide timely and accurate disease reporting and response.- Maintained and utilized electronic public health databases for tracking and monitoring disease trends.Candidate's Name 1 of 2- Conducted epidemiologic research and analyzed data to identify risk factors and trends in disease occurrence.- Prepared and presented reports and presentations on disease trends and outbreak investigations.- Provided staff and community partners with education and training on epidemiologic principles and disease surveillance methods. Epidemiologist - Childhood Blood Lead Poisoning, KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 06/2015- 02/2017- Supervised active surveillance of childhood blood-lead levels for the state of Kentucky- Collected and analyzed local, state, and private hospital lab screening results- Managed a large dataset in the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Surveillance System (HHLPSS) database- Produced quarterly reports to the Center for Disease Control (CDC)- Created and disseminated data upon request to newspapers and research universities- Provided technical IT assistance to 14 personnel of HHLPSS end users- Conducted training on HHLPSS and created training manuals- Trained 14 users of the system- Worked independently and collaborated with other health departments, such as Medicaid, to ensure timely submission of blood lead results from managed care providers (MCOs)- Ensured accuracy and timely updates of collected data- PHARMACY EXPERIENCE:Pharmacy Technician, CVS Pharmacy, Portsmouth VA, 2018-2019- Accurately and efficiently processed and filled prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.- Managed inventory and restocked shelves to ensure the availability of medications.- Assisted in scheduling appointments and answering incoming calls while providing exceptional customer service.- Processed insurance claims and resolved any issues with prescriptions.- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and compliance with standards and regulations.-Candidate's Name 1 of 2- Collaborated with the pharmacy team to develop and implement new processes for prescription handling.Pharmacy Technician, Kroger Pharmacy, Frankfort KY, 2017-2018- Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently according to doctor's prescriptions.- Assisted pharmacists in filling and labeling prescriptions.- Managed inventory by restocking shelves, processing orders and handling returns.- Entered patient and prescription information into computer systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.- Answered phone calls and responded to customer inquiries and requests.- Processed insurance claims and resolved any issues with prescriptions.- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and compliance with standards and regulations.- Assisted in training new pharmacy technicians and providing support for daily tasks.Case Manager, Rx-Crossroads - CVS Health, Louisville, Kentucky, 2014 - 2015- Conducted medical and pharmacy investigations for favorable outcomes- Coordinated case management between nurses and clients- Processed 15+ referrals from Medical Doctors Office (MDO) daily- Made outbound calls to Insurance Payers, Specialty Pharmacies, and MDOs- Generated daily reports for MDOs on verified cases- Initiated prior authorization process for various MDOs- Filed and processed claims for clients- Obtained necessary medical information to support rejected claims- Knowledge of Medical Terminology, including CPT and ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding- Collaborated with teams to ensure client satisfaction Insurance Specialist, Accredo-Express Scripts, 06/2014- 08/2014- Reviewed and processed Prior Authorization requests submitted by prescribers to determine coverage eligibility for specialty medications- Verified patient insurance coverage and confirm the prescribed medication is medically necessary and appropriate for the patient's condition- Supported insurance verification team with benefits and eligibility for clients referred for specialty drugs- Initiated drug delivery process by coordinating with specialty pharmacy Candidate's Name 1 of 2- Reviewed 15 patient medical files for completeness- Filed claims for specialty drugs coverage reviews- Made decisions on payments and negotiated prices for specialty drug coverage for clients referred by MDOs- Generated and distributed reports on each claim to stakeholders- Ensured smooth running of specialty drug process and timely delivery of drugs to patientsPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSo Building Epidemiologic Capacity in Kentucky (BECKY) o Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (HHLPPP) PUBLICATIONSContributed data to CDC MMWR.Alarcon WA. Elevated Blood Lead Levels Among Employed Adults United States, 19942013. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6355a5 |
