Litza Castilleja
@litzacastilleja
Health informatics professional skilled in SQL, EMR configuration, and data-driven reporting.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a health informatics professional with deep experience configuring EMRs, building interfaces, and producing reliable, actionable data to support clinical and business decisions. I have administered large clinical systems, developed HL7 and custom interfaces, and led digitization and data integration efforts across multi-user environments.
At Watts Guerra LLP I designed and maintained FileMaker Pro databases for over 100,000 medical records, developed digital forms and automated workflows, and produced concise, data-driven medical summaries to support legal stakeholders. In clinical settings I led GE Centricity configuration for a 180-user environment, implemented lab and hospital interfaces, and created reports and visualizations using Access, Excel, SAS, Tableau and Power BI.
I am committed to translating technical complexity into clear, usable information for clinicians and decision-makers, improving data integrity, and supporting equitable health initiatives through thoughtful analysis and community-focused projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GET PHIT Intern
Prevent Blindness Texas
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (3 months)
Collected, analyzed, and reported community vision screening data to support public health initiatives and conducted 200+ screenings in underserved populations to improve preventive eye care access.
Communications Tech / Project Manager
Watts Guerra LLP
Sep 2012 - Feb 2024 (11 years 5 months)
Designed and maintained FileMaker databases for 100,000+ medical records, developed digital forms and automated communication workflows, and led cross-functional teams for medical record acquisition and quality control across mass tort projects.
IT Manager / EMR Manager
Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic
Sep 1999 - Jan 2012 (12 years 4 months)
Led GE Centricity EMR configuration and upgrades for a 180-user environment, implemented HL7 and custom interfaces, and managed digitization of 20+ years of patient records ensuring HIPAA-compliant data integrity.
Pharmacy Technician
HEB Marketplace
Jan 1996 - Jan 2001 (5 years)
Assisted with prescription processing, inventory management, and insurance verification to support high-volume pharmacy operations and patient service.
Clinical Research Assistant
Diabetes & Glandular Disease Research
Jun 1998 - Sep 1999 (1 year 3 months)
Supported endocrine and metabolic research protocols by coordinating data collection and maintaining validated research datasets to ensure regulatory compliance and data quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
OUOur Lady of the Lake University
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Activities and societies: Minor in Chemistry; Alpha Chi and Sigma Zeta National Honor Societies
Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Chemistry; graduated with membership in Alpha Chi and Sigma Zeta honor societies.
TVThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master of Science in Health Science, Healthcare Informatics
Master of Science in Health Science with a focus on Healthcare Informatics, emphasizing health data science and informatics applications.
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