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Deborah Aniemeke

@deborahaniemeke

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Public health professional specializing in epidemiology, healthcare operations, and data-driven patient access.

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can combine epidemiology, quality improvement, and healthcare operations to strengthen patient access and drive equitable outcomes—especially for underserved communities—using evidence-based research and cross-functional collaboration.

I’m a public health professional with a background in health administration and epidemiology, with hands-on experience in emergency room patient access, healthcare operations, and data-driven decision-making. I focus on using evidence to strengthen health systems and improve outcomes for underserved populations.

In patient access, I verified insurance for at least 100 patients daily in a high-volume emergency room and reduced authorization delays by 92%. I also improved inpatient admissions and boosted throughput efficiency by 100%, while maintaining 100% HIPAA compliance on 50+ weekly patient records and supporting an average of 50 inquiries per day to raise patient satisfaction.

My research and quality work reinforces how I operate: I supported epidemiology-focused research and literature reviews as a Graduate Assistant, and as a Quality and Performance Intern I conducted data analyses to identify trends for program improvements. I also assisted in developing quality improvement initiatives that streamlined patient intake and service delivery in behavioral health settings.

Across roles, I’ve built strong analytical and communication skills—combining statistical analysis, performance metrics, and stakeholder collaboration with a commitment to equity. I’m especially passionate about advancing maternal and child health, community-based interventions, and equitable healthcare delivery through strategic management and cross-sector collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Patient Access Representative

Ensemble Health Partners

Nov 2023 - Jul 2024 (8 months)

Verified insurance for 100+ patients daily in the emergency room, reducing authorization delays by 92%. Managed patient admissions and inquiries, improving throughput by 100% and maintaining 100% HIPAA-compliant data entry for 50+ patient records weekly.

Insurance Verification Patient Intake Authorization Management HIPAA compliance Data Entry Throughput Healthcare Operations Performance Metrics Patient Advocacy

Graduate Assistant

East Tennessee State University

Aug 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Supported research and literature reviews by organizing and managing academic information. Transcribed lectures and graded master's-level coursework while improving research turnaround time by 15% through efficient citation and reference management.

Research Support literature review Grading Lecture Transcription Administrative Support

Quality & Performance Intern

Frontier Health Behavioral Services

Aug 2022 - Nov 2022 (3 months)

Analyzed public health and mental health outcomes to identify trends for program improvements. Helped develop quality improvement initiatives that streamlined patient intake and service delivery while supporting regulatory compliance in behavioral health settings.

Quality Improvement Patient Intake Optimization Service Delivery Regulatory Compliance Data Informed Decision Making

Resident Advisor

Upward Bound Program

May 2022 - Jul 2022 (2 months)

Led two student engagement activities to increase overall program engagement and satisfaction. Mentored 20+ high school students and documented 5 incident reports in compliance with program policies.

Mentoring Student Engagement Incident Reports Compliance Policies Documentation Community Building Stakeholder Engagement

Student Research Assistant

University of Southern Mississippi

Aug 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Provided weekly research assistance to 30+ students, including technical support for library equipment and remote/in-person consultations. Ensured compliance with library policies, reducing noise complaints by 30% while improving the user experience.

Research Support Academic Advising Library Equipment Support Remote Consultations Compliance Policies Technical Troubleshooting Data Informed Support Academic Resource Management

Barista

Starbucks

Aug 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 9 months)

Delivered customer service to 50+ customers per shift while maintaining 95%+ satisfaction. Trained at least 2 new team members each semester and performed inventory checks that reduced product shortages by 25%.

Customer Service Inventory Management Customer Satisfaction Service quality Shortage Reduction

Public Health Intern

Dream of Hattiesburg

Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 (3 months)

Led campus health promotion campaigns reaching 300+ college students. Managed 25+ weekly calls/emails and developed engagement strategies that increased community involvement by 20%.

Community Outreach Program Administration Customer Service Strategic Communications Stakeholder Engagement Engagement Strategy Design Community Impact Measurement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

East Tennessee State University

Master of Public Health, Epidemiology

2021 - 2023

Earned a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology from 2021 to 2023, strengthening skills in epidemiologic methods and disease-related analysis.

University of Southern Mississippi

Bachelor of Science, Public Health Administration and Policy

2017 - 2021

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Administration and Policy, building expertise in public health administration and policy from 2017 to 2021.