Sushmitha E S
Clinical Support Lead | Patient Relations & Healthcare Operations
About
Clinical Support Lead and patient Relations Manager with progressive experience spanning patient relationship management, clinical support coordination, and regulatory compliance across multi-site dental and healthcare networks. Currently leads clinical support operations for a UK healthcare group, overseeing clinician KPI tracking, CQC/NHS-aligned compliance, and clinical, radiographic, and antibiotic prescription audits. Track record of building scalable patient engagement systems, strengthening internal audit and documentation standards, and driving cross-functional coordination between clinicians, management, and stakeholders.
Twice recognised as Best Patient Relationship Manager of the Month for excellence in patient engagement and service delivery. Skilled in translating front-line patient insight into operational and compliance improvements that support business growth.
Experience
Clinical Support Lead - Dental Care Group, UK Healthcare
(2025-09)
Lead end-to-end clinical support across the dental care network, acting as the operational link between clinicians, management, and external stakeholders.
- Weekly clinician sessions (agendas, minutes) and chair utilisation/zoning reviews
- Own clinician KPI and performance tracking, monitoring clinical output and quality metrics
- Run the Clinicians Support Helpdesk plus CPD/policy communications within agreed SLAs
- Manage internal auditing and documentation processes, and drive DCME and NHS reporting compliance, ensuring complete, accurate, audit-ready records aligned with current regulatory standards
- Conduct clinical, radiographic, and antibiotic prescription audits, NHS claim audits, weekly appointment book checks (MPC), and quarterly patient base size/demographic analyses, holding 100% on-time completion
- Produce monthly clinician KPI and productivity (£ per hour) reports — Revenue, NHS, Appointment Book Analysis, New Patients, DAF — plus contracted-vs-worked hours and referral tracking, holding accuracy above 98%
- Deliver clinician profiling and quarterly practice profiling (NHS/private target allocation), lead Agilio iLearn training and mentoring scheme delivery (incl. India Dentist programme), and coordinate with senior management to ensure smooth daily operations
Patient Relationship Executive - Manya Dental
(2024-12 - 2025-09)
- Managed 150–200 patient interactions monthly across chat, email, and phone, guiding patients on treatment plans, memberships, and health checks
- Handled insurance queries end-to-end and processed MediBuddy claims, verifying documentation and advising patients on pending requirements
- Coordinated with insurers and corporate partners on claims, identifying additional revenue opportunities while ensuring timely resolution
- Escalated unresolved issues per defined matrix and ensured all complaints were closed within service timelines
- Conducted internal audits for compliance, identifying and closing documentation gaps, and implementing workflow improvements
- Supervised the front-desk environment, delegating tasks and maintaining staffing levels to ensure consistent patient service
Patient Relationship Manager - Dezy Dental
(2023-11 - 2024-11)
- Served as primary point of contact for 600+ patients, managing appointment scheduling, follow-ups, and treatment-related queries
- Coordinated across departments and 8 clinic locations to maintain smooth operations, including medical supply inventory and restocking
- Analyzed clinical data to support internal audits and ensured reporting accuracy aligned with clinical documentation standards
- Resolved patient complaints by identifying root causes, following up to resolution, and maintaining service-quality standards
- Maintained accurate, confidential patient records covering interactions, treatment plans, and clinical observations
- Supported multidisciplinary, cross-department initiatives aimed at improving overall patient outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS - Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore (2018 - 2023)