HIKIMAT FOLARANMI

Health Information Management Professional | Data Analyst

24, Obalodu Street Ilupeju Mushin Lagos, 100253, Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Health Information Management professional with a proven track record in data analysis, visualization, and strategic decision-making. Adept at leveraging advanced analytical tools, including Python, SQL, Power BI, and Excel, to transform complex health and clinical datasets into actionable insights. Eager to apply expertise in data management, medical billing, and research to drive operational efficiency and contribute to a dynamic data analytics environment.

Work

Medbury Pharmaceuticals LTD

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Data Entry Officer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed and maintained accurate inventory and sales records, ensuring seamless reconciliation and supporting financial operations for pharmaceutical products.

Highlights

Managed and maintained accurate records of drug inventory, batch numbers, and expiry dates, ensuring precise tracking within the R-Jolad Hospitals Business Unit.

Recorded daily sales and consumption data of medications, ensuring alignment between physical stock and system records to prevent discrepancies.

Generated and updated invoices for internal and external transactions, providing accurate billing information to finance and sales teams.

DataLab Analytics

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Health Data Analyst Intern

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Remote

Summary

Applied Python and Excel to analyze real-world health datasets, identifying trends and developing interactive dashboards to visualize key health indicators, driving data-driven insights.

Highlights

Utilized Python and Excel to clean, manage, and analyze complex health and clinical datasets, extracting actionable insights to improve healthcare outcomes.

Conducted comprehensive exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify critical trends, data quality issues, and patterns, informing strategic initiatives.

Designed and developed interactive dashboards to visualize key health indicators and analytical findings, enhancing data accessibility and supporting evidence-based decision-making.

Hospital for Trauma and Surgery

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HMO/Medical Billing Officer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed medical billing processes, including outstanding balances, claim submissions, and denial resolution to optimize revenue cycles and ensure financial health.

Highlights

Managed the collection of outstanding balances and receivables, contributing to efficient revenue cycle management and improved financial health.

Collaborated effectively with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation, ensuring timely and accurate claim submissions.

Investigated and resolved denials and rejections within the standard billing cycle timeframe, minimizing revenue loss and accelerating payments.

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Cancer Center

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Research Assistant

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported clinical research by extracting variables from EMRs, tracking patient outcomes, and facilitating focus group discussions to enhance data integrity.

Highlights

Extracted critical clinical variables from Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) to support data-driven research initiatives and enhance data integrity.

Supported patient outcome tracking and early intervention analysis, contributing to improved patient care strategies and research findings.

Participated actively in focus group discussions and clinical research, contributing to robust data collection and study execution.

Volunteer

IT Team Member

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Mother and Child Health (MCH) Project

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Actively participated in community medical outreaches and digital campaigns to promote maternal and child health awareness and education through technology.

Highlights

Actively participated in community medical outreaches, supporting maternal and child health initiatives and improving community well-being.

Supported digital and social media campaigns, effectively promoting maternal and child health awareness and education to a wider audience.

Contributed to leveraging technology and online platforms to enhance public engagement with health information, increasing accessibility and impact.

Volunteer, Blood Donation Awareness Program

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KB Club

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Participated in statewide blood donation awareness campaigns, mobilizing over 100 voluntary blood donors across Lagos State.

Highlights

Contributed to the mobilization of over 100 voluntary blood donors across Lagos State through active participation in statewide blood donation awareness campaigns.

Education

SHOWLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

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Course Data Analysis

Courses

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Higher National Diploma Health Information Management

Kwara State College of Health Technology

Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria
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Professional Diploma Health Information Management

Awards

Overall Best Graduating Student Award

School of Health Information Management, LUTH IDI-ARABA

Recognized as the top student for academic excellence in the Health Information Management program.

Best Student in Clinical Coding

School of Health Information Management, LUTH IDI-ARABA

Awarded for exceptional proficiency and understanding in clinical coding practices.

Best Student in Information Communication Technology (ICT)

School of Health Information Management, LUTH IDI-ARABA

Recognized for outstanding performance and skills in Information Communication Technology.

Emeritus Students Union President

School of Health Information Management, LUTH IDI-ARABA

Served as the Students Union President, demonstrating leadership and advocacy skills within the academic community.

Languages

English

Skills

Data Analysis & Visualization

SPSS, PowerBI, Python (Pandas, Matplotlib), Excel, EMR Software, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Interactive Dashboard Development, Health Data Analysis, Clinical Datasets, SQL.

Project Management & Coordination

Project Coordination, Stakeholder Collaboration, Team Leadership.

Digital Literacy & Advocacy

Social Media Campaigns, Online Platforms, Technology Integration, Public Engagement.

Communication

Fluent English (Written & Oral).

Health Information Management

Medical Billing, Claim Submissions, Denial Resolution, EMR, Clinical Variable Extraction, Patient Outcome Tracking, Clinical Research, Health Informatics, Clinical Coding.

Interests

Professional Organizations

ACE Medformatics (Ambassador/Member), Association of Health Records and Information Practitioners of Nigeria (AHRIPN).

STEM Advocacy

Student Member, STEM for Development.