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Candace Thomas-Elcock

@candacethomas-elcock

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I optimize clinical workflows, EHR systems, and healthcare data for quality-driven decisions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a Clinical Informaticist role where I can optimize EHRs and workflows, strengthen data quality, support implementation and user training, and drive continuous improvement across clinical and operational environments.

I've managed statewide HIV prevention and care data at the Georgia Department of Public Health, leading data quality, analytics, reporting, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives. At the CDC, I supported CryptoNet, a national surveillance system, through database administration, SQL development, data reconciliation, QA/QC, and laboratory data integration.

I'm motivated by making clinical and operational information more useful for the people who rely on it. My hands-on work with Epic, Cerner, Azalea Health EHR, MatrixCare, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI includes workflow design, EHR go-live support, user training, dashboards, and translating complex findings into practical improvements for healthcare teams.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Mentor

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Georgia State University

May 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Mentored graduate and undergraduate students in health informatics, healthcare technology, data analytics, and clinical workflows. Provided guidance on data analysis, clinical workflow processes, and informatics project development.

Health Informatics Healthcare Technology Data Analytics Health Information Workflows Tableau Power BI Data Visualization Mentor

Data Team Manager

Georgia Department of Public Health

Nov 2024 - May 2025 (6 months)

Managed data quality, analytics, reporting, and technical assistance for statewide HIV prevention and care programs. Supervised a data team and developed quality improvement initiatives to enhance program performance.

Data Quality Data Analytics Reporting Program Evaluation Quality Improvement SQL Tableau Power BI Supervision Stakeholder Management

ORISE Clinical Surveillance & Informatics Fellow

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)

Performed database administration and clinical surveillance informatics for CryptoNet, a national surveillance system. Developed SQL queries, data models, and data dictionaries, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams during outbreak investigations.

Database Administration SQL R Python Data Modeling Data Reconciliation QA&QC Power BI Tableau SPSS Collaboration

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

MDHHS – 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 (4 months)

Tracked, monitored, and analyzed public health data and developed reports and dashboards supporting COVID-19 response. Documented patient information in Salesforce and conducted patient outreach and symptom monitoring.

Public Health Data Salesforce Reporting Dashboarding Patient Outreach HIPAA

Patient Services Coordinator

Visiting Angels

Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Coordinated patient appointments and facilitated healthcare services, documenting services in MatrixCare EHR. Trained staff on software applications and developed training materials.

Patient Coordination MatrixCare Documentation Training HIPAA

Administrative Assistant

Esperanza Health Centers

Aug 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Developed and maintained spreadsheets and databases to track healthcare program performance. Supported billing processes and developed patient-flow process maps.