VARSHA KUKREJA
DENTAL SPECIALIST with experience in Management and Research
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Dental Specialist with over four years of successful experience in dental and public health. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in healthcare industry. Strengths in management and research backed by training in medicine and dentistry.
Overview
5
5
Languages
7
7
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
IKS Health
Airoli, Maharashtra
03.2021 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare staff, including physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Carefully reviewed patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- Managed electronic clinical documentation and uploaded changes or updates using AHC and Cerner.
- Utilized different EHRs to manage and confirm patient data, such as insurance, demographic and medical history information.
- Prepared and processed forms for government healthcare programs.
- Compiled, abstracted and coded patient data using classification manuals and standard systems.
- Used correct diagnosis-related groups based on patient encounter details.
- Researched and compiled statistical data to support cost control and care improvement initiatives.
- Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
- Secured medical records against loss or unauthorized access.
- Maintained database for storage and retrieval of medical records.
Operations Manager
Krsnaa Diagnostics
Dombivli, Maharashtra
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
- Spearheaded department training for appraisals of new components.
- Controlled daily business operations by devising and deploying short and long-range strategies to grow profitability and accomplish objectives.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
Assistant Manager
Nurse plus and Carer plus
Wakefield, Yorkshire
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to patients, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied patient base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Reduced corporate costs by developing and implementing improved merchandising, receiving and maintenance procedures.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Achieved recognition from senior management for contribution to store success, including managing sales, employees and operations to foster optimal performance.
Charging Service Representative (Part-time)
Emovis
Leeds, Yorkshire
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Associate Dentist
Novodent
Ambernath, Maharashtra
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Collaborated with the chief dentist to plan dental treatments.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Diagnosed nerve and dental tissue damage by conducting careful examinations to determine need for root canal procedures.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain following procedures by giving specific home care instructions.
General Dental Surgeon
Dr.D.Y.Patil Dental Hospital
Pimpri, Maharashtra
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Prescribed medication to improve recovery and control pain after procedures.
- Closely monitored patient comfort during treatments, adjusting tools and medications to uphold best-in-class comfort standards.
- Used rotary and dental appliances and surgical implements to clean, fill, extract and replace teeth.
- Treated severe cavities, infections and other issues in over 50 patients.
- Evaluated patient dental conditions and gave advice on best options for treatment plans based on patient needs and desires.
- Recorded patient care by maintaining detailed patient notes , including comments, tests, treatments prescribed and test results.
- Diagnosed conditions of hard and soft tissues of teeth, jaws and supporting structures and explained corrective measures to patients.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Collaborated with dentists and orthodontists to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Interviewed patients, reviewed health history information and performed checkups to diagnose oral issues and diseases.
- Administered anesthetics before surgeries and closely monitored vitals to administer more and maintain patient comfort.
- Treated infections of oral cavity, salivary glands, jaw, face and neck.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Conducted research on defects, diseases and disorders affecting oral and facial regions.
Education
Master of Science - Dental Public Health
University of Leeds
Leeds, UK 09.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Pimpri, India 08.2012 - 07.2016
Skills
Clinical evaluations
Certification
COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to support country preparedness and response
Affiliations
Registered General Dentist with Dental Council of India; A-35597
Work Availability
monday
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Accomplishments
- Principal investigator in mixed-approach research called the PACK study, a study of practices, attitudes, and current knowledge of General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) regarding medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in England received the highest participation rate in England for my thesis’ study.
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Volunteered during my study period (September 2018-August 2019) by connecting to people with learning disability and to elderly living by themselves. This required a connection to be built with people fighting battles on their own. We connected via telephonic conversation once in two weeks and writing letters once a month. It was not easy to see people with difficulties struggle to perform daily activities; hence, in efforts to help them feel a little better about themselves and life, I developed my personality professionally and most importantly, personally.
Quote
Man suffers because his craving to possess and keep forever things which are impermanent.
Alan Watts
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
IKS Health
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Nurse plus and Carer plus
08.2020 - 01.2021
‘Introduction to Child Maltreatment and Safeguarding
03-2020
COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to support country preparedness and response
02-2020
Operations Manager
Krsnaa Diagnostics
02.2020 - 02.2021
Level II - Movement and Handling training
08-2019
Level II - First Aid Training
08-2019
Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
08-2019
Charging Service Representative (Part-time)
Emovis
10.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Dental Public Health
University of Leeds
09.2018 - 09.2019
Basic and Rotary Endodontics with Post and Core Course
08-2018
Associate Dentist
Novodent
09.2017 - 09.2018
General Dental Surgeon
Dr.D.Y.Patil Dental Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017
Level I: Tobacco Cessation Programme
05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
08.2012 - 07.2016
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