Spuritha Bhandaru
Tampa
Summary
Research assistant with expertise in clinical office management and program management. Proven ability to streamline operations and enhance research efficiency. Skilled in data analysis, project coordination, and team collaboration. Demonstrated success in data analysis and managing administrative tasks effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
GeoSpatial AI Lab, University of South Florida
12.2024 - Current
- Conduct research on determining the weight of a prognosticator in a regression equation for disease models using Python and ArcGIS.
- Develop spatial autocorrelation models on ArcGIS and Eigen-Bayesian functions to create predictive disease models.
- Develop social marketing programs to increase funding and partnership opportunities.
Clinical Coordinator
Patient Centered Primary Care, Dr. Manjunath Benakanahalli
09.2023 - Current
- Supervise Medical Assistants, Front Desk, and Patient Coordinators to manage daily operations.
- Educate Medicare patients on cognitive, behavioral, and social assessments to identify social needs.
- Authorize imaging and medications with insurance companies.
- Conduct Chronic Care Management(CCM), and Advanced Primary Care Model(APCM) communication with patients.
- Coordinate patient health reports with various facilities such as nursing homes, home health companies, and hospitals.
- Update patient records on EMR, including insurance, diagnosis, and billing information.
Student Employee
USF Office of Admissions
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Answered inquiries at Call Center regarding admissions process for students and parents.
- Provided regular updates on student application status.
- Used Microsoft Office to coordinate work.
Research Assistant
USF STAR Lab
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted with mental health stigma reduction research.
- Collected and analyzed survey data using Qualtrics and REDCap.
- Updated project website using CMS.
- Analyzed REDCap data for publications and presentations.
Management Volunteer
Women In Networking (WIN)
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Taught Math, Science, and Computer Literacy to over 60+ underprivileged students.
- Organized extracurricular activities and maintained student records in Microsoft Office.
- Educated 30+ students on awareness and symptoms of cancer, heart disease, and common infectious diseases.
Education
Master of Public Health - Global Communicable Disease
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2026
B.S - Public Health, Minor in Infection Control
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08.2024
Skills
- Python and R programming
- REDCap and Tableau
- ArcGIS and StoryMaps
- SPSS
- Data analysis and statistical modeling
- Project management
- Patient coordination and clinical office management
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Hindi, Native/Bilingual
- Telugu, Native/Bilingual
- Spanish, Beginner/Conversational
Leadership Experience
Treasurer, Peer Health Educators at USF, 04/01/23 to 05/01/24
- Managed organization budget and allocated funds for events.
- Hosted events on sexual and reproductive health, substance abuse, and maternal/child health.
- Organized speaker series events.
President, Students of India Association at USF, 04/01/22 to 05/01/23
- Led an organization of 1,200 members with a $9000 budget.
- Collaborated with sponsors and marketed their products.
- Assisted students with housing, academics, internships, and jobs.
- Served as student ambassador for the US Embassy in New Delhi.
Public Relations Officer, Student Health Informatics Club USF 03/01/22 to 05/01/23
- Supported students in Health Informatics learning and research.
- Organized educational and speaker events.
- Built relationships with speakers and sponsors.
Affiliations
Research on Tuberculosis in Kansas City, 02/2025 - Present
Create a regression equation to identify the most influencing factors for TB incidence. Further develop a spatial autocorrelation model on ArcGIS and an Eigen-Bayesian function to create a predictive TB model in Kansas City. The aim is to use this signature in other states to predict TB incidence.
Social Marketing, Seek and Destroy, 11/2024 – 01/2025
Develop a social media platform to market Malaria Prevention through Seek and Destroy program. Create a YouTube Channel and Website to increase funding and partnership opportunities.
Covichamber: Co-founder, 05/2020 – 07/2020
Built a Covid-19 walk-through disinfectant. IR sensors were placed inside the disinfectant to detect human IR rays so that the nozzles spray the disinfectant once a person walks inside. A 0.5 horsepower pump was attached inside and was connected to pipes carrying the disinfectant.
Certification
- Health Equity: Health Providers Train the Trainer
- Navigating a Foodborne Outbreak: Preparation for Interprofessional Practice
- WHO Malaria Elimination
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
Timeline
Research Assistant
GeoSpatial AI Lab, University of South Florida
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Patient Centered Primary Care, Dr. Manjunath Benakanahalli
09.2023 - Current
Student Employee
USF Office of Admissions
07.2022 - 09.2023
Research Assistant
USF STAR Lab
01.2022 - 07.2022
Management Volunteer
Women In Networking (WIN)
08.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Public Health - Global Communicable Disease
University of South Florida
B.S - Public Health, Minor in Infection Control
University of South Florida
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