Thoyaja Keerthipati
Springfield,MO
Summary
Public health professional dedicated to advancing population health through research, mixed-method data collection, and evidence-based strategies. Expertise in data visualization, health assessments, and strategic planning using PDSA cycles and quality improvement methodologies. Committed to translating data into actionable insights that inform policy, promote equity, and improve health outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Intern - Population Health
Jordan Valley Community Health Centre
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Closed annual wellness visit care gap by leveraging EPIC software for patient data analysis and implementing standardized workflow across population health, compliance, and insurance teams
- Increased patient visit rate from 8% to 40% (5x improvement) through staff training program design and multi-channel awareness campaign across six facility locations
Grant Writing Mentee
Public Health Consulting LLC
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Mentored by Dr. Beverly Tremain on grant application development using advanced Tableau data visualization and concept visualization techniques aligned with agency, state, and federal guidelines
Graduate Assistant
Ozarks Public Health Institute
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Facilitated strategic planning using MAPP 2.0 framework with CDC & DHHS-supported projects across Pulaski and Grundy County public health departments
- Designed and implemented comprehensive community health assessments identifying disparities and developing data-driven CHIPs with SMART objectives to enhance health equity
- Drafted QI & Performance Management plans utilizing PDSA cycles and performance metrics to drive measurable health equity outcomes
Clinical Admin Coordinator
United Health Group, India
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained 98% accuracy in ICD-10 and CPT coding, ensuring 100% CMS compliance and optimizing reimbursements for HCC risk adjustment models
- Identified and corrected 100+ coding discrepancies monthly, performing comprehensive pre-submission audits to prevent claim denials while maintaining HIPAA compliance
Dental Office Manager
Smile Dental Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Minimized downtime by 50% through efficient patient scheduling and optimized workflow management
- Coordinated insurance billing ensuring accurate claim submissions and account reconciliations while maintaining exceptional customer service standards
Duty Medical Officer - COVID-19 Response
Government Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Led contact tracing efforts identifying and isolating exposed individuals while stratifying patients into risk categories to inform hospitalization and treatment protocols
- Spearheaded public health campaigns promoting COVID-19 prevention (masking, distancing, hygiene) and vaccine uptake across diverse communities
Assistant Dentist
Smile Dental Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed complex dental procedures including root canals and surgical extractions while maintaining clinic compliance with all health and safety regulations
Education
Masters in - Public Health
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Dental Sciences
Government Dental College And Hospital
Kadapa, India05.2019
Skills
- SPSS
- Tableau
- EPIC Software
- Qualtrics
- JASP
- MS Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Canva
- Mixed Method Analysis
- Community Health Assessments
- CHIP Development
- Strategic Planning
- EMR Analysis
- Quality Improvement
- HIPAA Compliance
- MAPP 20
Certification
- Health Programming Certificate
- Public Health Administration Certificate
- CITI RCR
- BLS (AHA)
- AAPC Coder
- Social & Behavioral Research
Timeline
Graduate Intern - Population Health
Jordan Valley Community Health Centre
08.2025 - 12.2025
Grant Writing Mentee
Public Health Consulting LLC
06.2025 - 12.2025
Graduate Assistant
Ozarks Public Health Institute
01.2025 - 12.2025
Clinical Admin Coordinator
United Health Group, India
05.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Office Manager
Smile Dental Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
Duty Medical Officer - COVID-19 Response
Government Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2021
Assistant Dentist
Smile Dental Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020
Masters in - Public Health
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Dental Sciences
Government Dental College And Hospital
Community Engagement
Missouri State University Bear Pantry, Campus Volunteer, Community Gardens, 2024-Present
Promoting food security and access to healthy local food while raising awareness about sustainability through community outreach and tabling events