Sierra Lewis

Astute what job do you want? with robust background in health policy research. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex health policies and contribute to impactful research projects. Proven track record in utilizing critical thinking and data analysis to support policy development.

• Washington Dental Hygiene Initial Temporary License, 06/01/24
• CITI GCP Certification, 11/01/22
• Health Provider BLS Certificate, 03/01/23
• California Registered Dental Hygienist License #30559, 08/01/16
• Certified Dental Assistant, 06/01/12

• Registered Dental Hygienist, Fisher Jones Family Dentistry, 08/01/24, Present, Provide direct patient care services including periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, local anesthesia delivery, oral health instruction, tobacco cessation, nutritional counseling, and capturing diagnostic x-rays., Record, review, and maintain patient EHRs in dental databases., Communicate and collaborate on patient diagnoses and treatment plans with supervising clinicians., Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following HIPAA guidelines and patient confidentiality., Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Registered Dental Hygienist & COVID-19 Coordinator, Benjamin Sun, DDS & Kathleen Bennett, DDS, 04/01/18, 10/31/22
• Registered Dental Hygienist, Newbury Oaks Dental, 08/01/17, 12/31/20
• Registered Dental Hygienist, Montecito Dental Group, 09/01/16, 12/31/18
• NAU Student Dental Hygienist, Northern Arizona University Affiliated Clinics, 09/01/15, 12/31/16
• Certified Dental Assistant, Sunny Smiles Dentistry for Children and Young Adults, 01/01/12, 12/31/16

• Master of Public Health Intern, Ventura County Public Health, Oral Health Program, 01/01/19, 05/31/19, Reviewed research methodology, study design, and results of Ventura County Oral Health Needs Assessment., Based on results from needs assessment, assisted in the preparation and amendments of the Ventura County Oral Health Strategic Plan, Action Plan, and Evaluation Plan., Provided oral health presentations to public health clinicians and the community members., Provided professional recommendations as a registered dental hygienist for oral health educational materials., Attended and participated in department, partner, and stakeholder meetings and training.
• NAU Student Dental Hygienist (Unpaid), Project Zero: Children Oral Health Screenings, 09/01/14, 12/31/16, Educated children from ages 5-15 on caries, sealants, and oral hygiene techniques., Implemented dental screenings to underserved and medically compromised adults over age 65., Gathered, analyzed, and reported data/findings on both projects.

• RDH
• MPH

• Research Associate II, Clinician Research Division, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Department of Research & Evaluation, 01/01/24, 08/31/24, Provide administrative support to physician-led research studies., Submit IRB applications, modifications, and study closure reports., Review and edit research proposals in preparation for IRB submission., Coordinate and facilitate research study meetings; prepare meeting agenda and minutes., Consult with principal investigators on research variables; review and edit data abstraction sheets, ensuring accuracy of ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT codes., Coordinate schedules between research support team, managers, physicians, and statisticians., Provide comprehensive support to multiple research projects and staff simultaneously, prioritizing multiple project deadlines.
• Research Associate I, Epidemiologic Research Division, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Department of Research & Evaluation, 10/01/22, 01/01/24, Research Associate (RA) for four epidemiologic studies: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness, GMF Pregnancy Registry, Childhood Mental and Emotional Behavioral (MEB) Disorders Validation Study, and KP Connected Study., Co-author of MEB Study Manuscript., Perform approximately 2000 chart abstractions in 10 months across four research studies (including validation and inter-rater reliability reviews)., Contribute to the management of study activities by creating and updating chart abstraction progress tracker, publication tracker, and Conflict of Interest forms., Perform project coordination by overseeing RA data collection progress, facilitating RA meetings, creating agenda/minutes, and conducting RA training., Create a chart abstraction manual that outlines a step-by-step abstraction protocol for the RA team., Create REDcap and Excel data collection tools., Engage in regular meetings with analytic teams to discuss data collection implementation including cohort assembly for data abstraction and inter-rater reliability sampling., Import/export data to and from data collection tools to analytic teams., Perform quantitative and qualitative data interpretation to present chart review findings and scientific literature reviews., Assist with IRB and iIRB application and modifications., Facilitate high-level internal team meetings in the absence of project managers., Maintain current CITI GCP certification and complete renewal compliance/privacy training ahead of schedule., Contributed to the EpiNewsletter (division quarterly newsletter).