Ami Patel
Decatur
Summary
Healthcare Administrator with a Master of Public Health in Health Systems Management and Policy and experience supporting hospital operations, chart management, and EHR documentation. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance, audit clinical records, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support efficient patient care workflows. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to improving healthcare quality and operational effectiveness within complex health systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Administrator
Northside Hospital
Atlanta
01.2022 - Current
- Manage and oversee surgical patient chart operations for multiple units within the main hospital, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant prior to procedures.
- Conduct detailed audits of clinical records to verify alignment with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and physician orders.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and administrative teams to resolve documentation discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Support efficient surgical workflows by maintaining organized, up-to-date patient records and minimizing procedure delays.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA and health system protocols when handling sensitive patient information.
Data Entry Specialist
Aveanna Healthcare
Atlanta
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date, and reliable patient information across two Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, GLS and MyUnity
- Applied standardized data management techniques and procedures to ensure data integrity, usability, and regulatory compliance
- Entered and verified medications, ICD diagnosis codes, and comprehensive Plans of Care (POC) to support clinical decision-making and continuity of care.
Health Systems and Management Intern
Ochsner Baptist Hospital
New Orleans
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Aided in project management to maintain efficiency by setting goals to meet deadlines, monitoring COVID-19 budget cuts, and making sure the workflow in the hospital is fulfilling the requirements.
Student Analyst
Tulane University Medical Center
New Orleans
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Helped the Gastroenterology Department reduce technical gaps by addressing the issue of referrals being sent from primary care and why patients are not being seen on time.
- Interviewed different roles that play an issue in this such as primary care referral, eCW technical team, OR scheduler, and pre-admission testing department.
Laboratory Intern
Quest Diagnostics
Lawrenceville
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Read, understood and complied with departmental policies, protocols and procedures
- Researched test/client information verified all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems or directory of services
Intern
Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
Marietta
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Provided insight on how to regulate better health insurance policy for patients
- Handled insurance pre-certifications
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Atlanta
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Verified patient data and billing information.
- Processed high volumes of order requests from nurses, doctors, and pharmacists in large teaching hospitals.
Clinical Intern
Conyers Medical Clinic
Conyers
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Aided in pre-checkups by analyzing blood pressure, temperature, and vitals
- Shadowed the primary physician
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Systems Management and Policy
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana05.2021
Bachelor of Chemistry -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electronic Health Records: PowerChart, & MyUnity
- ICD Coding
- Plan of Care (POC)
- Policy Development
- Healthcare Operations
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Project Management
- Budget Planning
Certification
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement: Learning Management System (IHI)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Center for Public Health Continuing Education at the University of Albany
Languages
- English
- Gujarati
Timeline
Healthcare Administrator
Northside Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Data Entry Specialist
Aveanna Healthcare
08.2021 - 12.2021
Health Systems and Management Intern
Ochsner Baptist Hospital
05.2020 - 07.2020
Student Analyst
Tulane University Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
Laboratory Intern
Quest Diagnostics
08.2017 - 12.2017
Intern
Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
05.2016 - 07.2016
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
05.2015 - 07.2015
Clinical Intern
Conyers Medical Clinic
05.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Public Health - Health Systems Management and Policy
Tulane University
Bachelor of Chemistry -
Georgia State University