KATHERINE POKRASS
Address: 43979 Urbancrest Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20147
Phone: 703.209.6029
Email: kpokrass@gmail.com
ENTRY-LEVEL DATA ANALYST
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly organized, performance-focused, and goal-driven professional interested in pursuing a challenging role to fully utilize knowledge and transferrable skills honed from diverse experiences in data analysis, clinical medicine, and biomedical research. Equipped with problem-solving and critical thinking skills in developing strategies, implementing initiatives, and driving positive results. Armed with excellent communication and interpersonal aptitudes essential in interacting and establishing rapport with various individuals. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Python programming, SPSS, and MATLAB.
EDUCATION
Certificate in Python Programming (2018), George Mason University
Post-baccalaureate Courses, 2016 (Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.00)
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, FAIRFAX, VA
- Relevant Coursework: Python Programming | Linear Algebra | Biochemistry | Anatomy | Physiology
Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience, 2010
BOWDOIN COLLEGE, BRUNSWICK, ME
- Captain of the Bowdoin College Women’s Ice Hockey Team
- American Women’s Hockey Coaches Association National Scholar Athlete
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Data Administration
ú Assumed responsibility in collecting personal health information for the facilitation of exams, diagnostic testing, and surgical treatments
ú Efficiently handled patient charts for medical documentation and billing
ú Performed angiography, fundus photography, and optical coherence tomography for the facilitation of diagnostic and treatment purposes to patients
ú Carried out behavioral testing, anesthetic procedures, and various types of genetic assays
ú Took full charge of the data collection, management, and analysis with focus on the effects of chronic pain on the epigenetics of the nervous tissues within nociceptive processing centers
Patient Relations
ú Administered diagnostic and treatment procedures, radiographic imaging, pharmaceutical preparations, client communications, while managing patient records
ú Provided hands-on assistance to doctor during examinations and surgical procedures
ú Executed several duties including identification of visual acuity and intraocular pressure, collection of personal health information, and preparation of tissue for surgical procedures
ú Established and maintained communication between the doctors, patients, and receptionists
Regulatory Compliance
ú Observed strict compliance with diagnostic and treatment protocols
ú Obtained ophthalmic scribe certification from Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
ú Successfully completed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance training program
Administrative Support
ú Demonstrated expertise in managing electronic health records (EHR)
ú Closely monitored inventory of laboratory supplies
ú Oversaw and coordinated patient flow within the clinic to guarantee efficiency in using doctor’s time and maximization of the number of patients
WORK HISTORY
RETINA GROUP OF WASHINGTON, FAIRFAX, VA
Ophthalmic Technician 2015–Present
ASHBURN VETERINARY HOSPITAL, ASHBURN, VA
Veterinary Assistant 2011–2013
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, BOSTON, MA
Lab Technician 2010–2011
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Scribing | Retinal Photography | Medical Billing and Coding
AFFILIATION
Certified Ophthalmic Scribe, Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
ACTIVITIES
Varsity Member, Bowdoin College Women’s Ice Hockey Team
Staff Writer, The Bowdoin Orient
Volunteer, Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA)
Participant, Obstacle Course Racing
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