Andrea Larson
Wellington,CO
Summary
Ethical and knowledgeable Health Information Technician with 13 years experience. This includes the receiving, maintaining and releasing of patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Technician-Scanning
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
Northern Colorado Region
09.2014 - Current
- Participated in committees to discuss electronic health records and methods to improve overall workflows.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing medical records.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
Health Information Technician
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
Northern Colorado Region
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing staff to improve quality of patient records documentation.
- Participated in committees to discuss electronic health records and methods to improve overall workflows.
- Reviewed recordkeeping procedures for patients and doctors.
- Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Assisted in preparation of medical reports for external parties.
- Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing medical records.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Processed and tracked requests for medical records from external organizations.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.1994
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Document Quality
- Effective Communication
- Electronic Health Records
- Informational Releases
- Health Information Systems (HIS)
- Health Records Review
- Medical Records and Documentation
- HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Records Documentation
- Electronic Health Records Systems
Timeline
Health Information Technician-Scanning
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
09.2014 - Current
Health Information Technician
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
01.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Colorado State University