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ANNALESIA Sharp, Ed, RHIA

ANNALESIA Sharp, Ed, RHIA

Semmes,Alabama

Summary

To obtain a Remote/Hybrid full-time position in Medical Record Administration/Technician or Health Information Management.

A skilled professional that is looking to transition in profession and with a powerful desire to contribute to the productivity and proficiency of a progressive organization and an expert in records and information management in facilities, organizations, and programs. A conscientious individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to interface and motivate others at all levels. Details oriented; possesses strong analytical skills used in effective decision-making. Correlate, analyze, assign and evaluate data, reports and documentation; audit reports/assignments and provide recommendations. Remain current in record keeping systems ensuring compliance with Federal laws and regulations, executive mandates, and directives. Ensure compliance with Federal Records Management laws and regulations. Work closely with Distance Education and Information technology Staff to create and implement new processes related to regulatory changes, improve workflow efficiencies and effectiveness, and install updated software. Supervisor of all HIM functions in HIM Department which of daily function. Working knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology. Provides subject matter expertise in records and information management to offices and programs. Proficient using variety of computer systems, PC software and installation of software. Collaborates with Information Technology staff to develop and implement new business processes related to regulatory changes, improve workflow efficiencies and effectiveness, and test new updated software. Able to work independently and within fast paced environments. Qualifications include Administration, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Human Resources, Operational Management, Course Development, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, Staff Development, Quality Assurance, Operational Productivity, and Computer Services.

Medical Coding Specialist (Including HCC) with over 10 years providing administrative and patient support in hospital and medical office settings. Advanced knowledge of private insurance processes and codes.

Knowledgeable medical office professional talented at correcting and resubmitting claims, preparing patient charts and reviewing health records to identify proper diagnosis codes for billing. Offers background in reviewing, analyzing and managing medical record information to obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies and ensure payment.

Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Remote PRN Coding Specialist

MdStrategies
01.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for complete and accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to Ambulatory accounts
  • Code charts in accordance with current internal and external coding guidelines
  • Keep current with coding guidelines
  • Maintain competency in computer applications, and encoder systems
  • Maintain required productivity rate
  • Maintain appropriate accuracy rate

Director-HIT/Medical Coding & Office Adm Program

Bishop State Community College
01.1995 - Current
  • Direct activities of the Health Information Technology Program, Medical Coding and Office Administration Department
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Develop and administer the program’s budget
  • Complete administrative duties and assignments as required by the college and accreditation bodies
  • Cooperate with the Admission and Academic Counseling offices in areas of recruitment, advising, selection and counseling of students
  • Served as chairperson of the Health Information Technology Program Advisory Committee
  • Assist the Health Information Technology faculty in developing their potential as professionals and teachers
  • Actively deal with Vendors with selecting, purchasing computers, equipment and instructional supplies for student, computer, laboratory, classroom
  • Advisor to the program Student Association
  • Conduct annual program evaluations
  • Serve on college committees
  • Develop, review, and revise the Health Information Technology Program and Office Administration Department curriculum to reflect current professional practice
  • Performs strategic analysis and planning, ensuring compliance with Federal Records Management laws and regulations
  • Maintains record keeping systems ensuring compliance with Federal laws and regulations, executive mandates, and directives
  • Development of Short-Term Certificate Medical Transcription and Medical Coding Program
  • Transition the entire HIT Program to an Online Curriculum, while adhering to Accreditation guidelines
  • Maintained program accreditation status
  • Expanded HIT Program computer laboratory into state-of-the-art user-friendly environment
  • Promoted and expanded HIT Program student enrollment
  • Promoted and expanded Office Administration Program student enrollment with online courses

Remote PRN Coding Specialist

Amphion Medical Solutions LLC
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for complete and accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to Ambulatory/Diagnostic and Outpatient accounts
  • Code charts in accordance with current internal and external coding guidelines
  • Keep current with coding guidelines
  • Maintain competency in computer applications, and encoder systems
  • Maintain required productivity rate
  • Maintain appropriate accuracy rate

Medical Records Consultant

Fresenius Medical Care
01.1998 - 01.2007
  • Provide assessment and consultation in dialysis medical records to ensure that facility and staff are meeting State requirements

Medical Records Consultant

Springhill Manor
01.1998 - 01.2005
  • Provide assessment and consultation on long-term care medical records to ensure that facility and staff are meeting State requirements

Director- Health Information Management Department

Searcy Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Planned, organized, coordinated, directed, and evaluated the operation of the Health Information Management Department, which included a staff of sixteen, which consists of all daily functions of health information operations, both technical and administrative, which included clerical, coding, release of information, statistics, chart analysis, completion and abstracting, transcription/speech recognition, filing, scanning, microfilming, legal activities and other related functions
  • In addition, I correlated, analyzed, and assigned medical records for completeness and accuracy to ensure their applicability for case studies, treatment, and research
  • Analyzed medical records for summary, special reports, and research projects
  • Performed strategic analysis and planning, ensuring compliance with Federal Records Management laws and regulations
  • Maintains record keeping systems ensuring compliance with Federal laws and regulations, executive mandates, and directives
  • Significant reduction in the number of incomplete/delinquent charts
  • Developed and implemented color coding system for medical records

Supervisor Reimbursement/Coding - Health Information Technology Department

University of South Alabama Medical Center
01.1988 - 01.1992
  • Supervised two Release of Information clerks, two inpatient coders, accredited record technician, registered nurse, two missing element technicians which included the outpatient coder, file clerk, four medical transcription clerks and external employees of Smart Microfilming Corporation
  • Additional duties included correlating outpatient surgery charts; assigning deficiencies to outpatient surgery charts; outpatient surgery assigning ICD-9CM and CPT-4 codes; assigning billing codes to outpatient surgery charts; entering charges into the computer system; record abstracting; handling Business Office personnel; submitting current charges to administration

Education

M.S. - Health Services Administration

Troy University, Troy, Alabama
01.2025

M.S. - Education

Troy University, Troy, Alabama
01.2007

B.S. - Medical Record Administration

University of Alabama in Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
01.1989

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Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College, Huntsville, Alabama
01.1985

Skills

  • World Wide Web
  • E-College
  • Blackboard
  • Canvas
  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Microsoft Office Access
  • Microsoft Office Excel
  • Microsoft Office Publisher
  • Microsoft InfoPath
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • WordPerfect
  • Visio
  • EHRGo
  • 3M-Encoder
  • Quadra Med System
  • Graphic Software
  • Educational Software
  • Web development
  • Code optimization
  • Continuous integration
  • Machine learning

Affiliations

  • American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Alabama Association of Health Information Management (AAHIM)
  • Health Information Management Student Association (HIMSA/Advisor)
  • Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA/Advisor)
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Certification

  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Languages

English
Professional Working

Interests

Remote Faculty/Instructor HIT/HIM Program

Remote Director/Instructor HIT/HIM Program

Remote Position in the HIT Profession

Work Availability

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Timeline

Remote PRN Coding Specialist - MdStrategies
01.2016 - Current
Remote PRN Coding Specialist - Amphion Medical Solutions LLC
01.2015 - 01.2016
Medical Records Consultant - Fresenius Medical Care
01.1998 - 01.2007
Medical Records Consultant - Springhill Manor
01.1998 - 01.2005
Director-HIT/Medical Coding & Office Adm Program - Bishop State Community College
01.1995 - Current
Director- Health Information Management Department - Searcy Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1995
Supervisor Reimbursement/Coding - Health Information Technology Department - University of South Alabama Medical Center
01.1988 - 01.1992
Troy University - M.S., Education
University of Alabama in Birmingham - B.S., Medical Record Administration
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College - ,
Troy University - M.S., Health Services Administration
ANNALESIA Sharp, Ed, RHIA