Preetha

PREETHA VIJAYALAKSHMI St. Thomas, ON N5P 4L5/-/-https://www.linkedin.com/in/preetha-vijayalakshmi-88a4ab52/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dedicated administrative professional with a background in healthcare and recent training in Health Information Management (HIM). Experienced in patient registration, appointment scheduling, documentation workflows, and maintaining electronic health records (EHR) in a medical office setting. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint programs, with strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal). Proven ability to work independently with initiative, manage competing deadlines and priorities in a demanding environment, and collaborate as a team member. Committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through sound judgment, diplomacy, and decision-making. Seeking an Administrative Assistant role to leverage administrative experience in a teaching hospital or university setting. SKILLS • Administrative Support: Patient registration, appointment scheduling, documentation workflows, organizing patient records, verifying information accuracy, maintaining confidentiality • Software Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint; Electronic Health Records (EHR), REDCap, Database Management (SQL) • Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, empathetic patient and staff interactions, manuscript development, peer reviewing • Organizational and Problem-Solving: Critical thinking, planning, and organizing tasks, time management, diligence in completing tasks, attention to detail • Interpersonal and Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills, team collaboration, independent work with initiative, leadership in training staff, interacting with internal and external partners • Regulatory and Compliance: Data privacy and confidentiality, regulatory policy compliance, ICH-GCP guidelines, adverse event reporting • Additional: Risk management, medical writing and editing, clinical trial operations, advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Health Information Management Practicum SE Health, St. Thomas, ON | May 2025 – August 2025 • Supported administrative tasks in a medical office setting, including patient registration, appointment scheduling, and documentation workflows using EHR systems. • Organized patient records, verified information accuracy, and maintained confidentiality in alignment with hospital policies and regulatory standards. • Applied organizational and time management skills to oversee competing priorities in a challenging environment, balancing patient-facing tasks, and record management. • Demonstrated excellent communication skills through clear, empathetic interactions with healthcare staff and patients, ensuring professionalism and sensitivity to needs. • Contributed to operational efficiency by practicing accurate data entry, understanding OHIP billing concepts, and supporting general medical office procedures. • Upheld commitment to patient and staff safety, data integrity, and patient-centered care, while advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in daily actions. Section Editor Journal of Indian Physician Associates (JIPA) | April 2025 – Present • Oversaw editorial content for the journal, ensuring high-quality standards through planning, organizing, and problem-solving. • Authored review articles on healthcare advancements, utilizing strong written communication and critical thinking skills. • Served as a peer reviewer, evaluating manuscripts for accuracy and relevance, exercising sound judgment and diplomacy. • Collaborated with internal and external partners to manage publication timelines and priorities. Freelance Medical Writer - Kolabtree | September 2022 – Present • Delivered high-quality medical writing services, including systematic reviews and research summaries, aligned with clinical and regulatory standards. • Collaborated with clients to meet deadlines, demonstrating strong organisational skills and ability to work independently with initiative. • Applied attention to detail in content development and editing, interacting effectively with diverse stakeholders. Research Internship Project McMaster University, Hamilton, ON | June 2022 – August 2022 • Conducted capstone project on clinical trials, developing operational plans, study startup route maps, and closeout procedures. • Utilized REDCap for Electronic Data Capture (EDC) and prepared Informed Consent Forms (ICF) and Clinical Trial Applications (CTA). • Designed Case Report Forms (CRF) per ICH-GCP standards and managed adverse event (AE)/serious adverse event (SAE) reporting. • Led Site Initiation Visit (SIV) agendas and presentations, enhancing leadership and teamwork in a university setting. Chief Cardiovascular Perfusionist KMC Hospital, Mangalore, India | May 2016 – March 2019 • Led perfusion services for cardiac surgeries, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing patient outcomes through critical thinking and problem-solving. • Trained medical staff and students, fostering collaboration and continuous learning in a team environment. • Presented on healthcare trends at national conferences, demonstrating strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Independent Cardiovascular Perfusionist Aretaeio Private Hospital, Nicosia, Cyprus | September 2012 – May 2015 • Managed cardiopulmonary bypass circuits and equipment, applying diligence in organizing and completing tasks under pressure. • Troubleshot procedural challenges independently, with attention to detail and initiative in a fast-paced clinical setting. • Interacted with internal teams to support patient care, exercising sound judgment and diplomacy. (Additional perfusion roles available upon request, with extensive experience in patient assessment, equipment operation, and regulatory adherence.) EDUCATION Diploma in Health Information Management - Trios College, Toronto, ON | January 2024 – August 2025 • Expected to complete Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) exam by October 2025. Post Graduate Certification: Applied Clinical Research - McMaster University, Hamilton, ON | September 2020 – September 2022 • Focused on leadership, communication, and regulatory competencies for clinical trials. Bachelor of Science: Physician Assistant - Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, India | August 2002 – June 2006 • Conducted academic research, including a published study on pediatric cardiac surgery agents. CERTIFICATIONS • Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) – Expected October 2025 • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – CITI Program | Credential ID- | November 2021 • Biomedical Research Ethics – CITI Program | November 2021 • TCPS 2: CORE-2022 • Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist (BCP-I) | Credential ID H020/1520 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Presented “Comparison of Tranexamic Acid and Aprotinin in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery” at Annual Congress 2007 (Hilton, Newcastle, UK), published in Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland (SOPGBI/SCPS). • Presented “Recent Trends in Pediatric Perfusion” at Indian Society of Extracorporeal Technology (ISECT) conference.