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Ann Marie Carvalho

Holyoke,MA

Summary

Detail-oriented Health Information Clerk with expertise in processing medical records and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to streamline workflows and enhance organizational efficiency.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Information Clerk

St. Francus Medical Center
Hartford, CT
01.2013 - Current
  • Processed patient medical records using electronic health record systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Coordinated patient information requests, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
  • Managed insurance verification processes, ensuring timely approval for patient services and procedures.
  • Assisted in training new staff on health information protocols and data entry best practices.
  • Conducted regular audits of medical records, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
  • Processed records quickly to avoid delays and keep workflows running smoothly.
  • Accurately scanned, indexed and inputted documents into electronic health record system.
  • Used electronic health record system to scan, index and input over 300 documents.
  • Copied medical records and performed various clerical tasks as required.

Process Death Records

Release of Information

Communicate with other Care Facilities/Offices

Emergency Room Unit Secretary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Northampton, MA
06.2007 - 11.2012
  • Managed patient admissions and discharge processes, ensuring accurate documentation and timely service.
  • Coordinated communication between medical staff, patients, and families to enhance care delivery.
  • Continually sought ways to optimize administrative processes within the emergency department, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting practical solutions.
  • Served as a vital link between patients, families, and medical staff by providing clear communication in high-pressure situations.
  • Facilitated smooth transfer of patients to different departments or facilities, helping maintain a seamless flow within the emergency room.
  • Streamlined communication between healthcare professionals by promptly answering phone calls and relaying important messages.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy by securely handling sensitive medical records and adhering to HIPAA regulations.

Emergency Room Unit Secretary

Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
10.1999 - 06.2007
  • Registered patients for appointments and entered orders
  • Processed patient admissions efficiently, ensuring accuracy of data entry and compliance with protocols.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Coordinated insurance verification and benefits eligibility for incoming patients.
  • Verified patient details and insurance coverage and collected co-pays.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Registered patients for labs, surgeries and radiology.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced patient wait times and increased satisfaction scores.

Operating Room Secretary

Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
03.1992 - 10.1999
  • Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients, enhancing service delivery.
  • Maintained patient records with accuracy, adhering to confidentiality protocols.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Education

Associate of Science -

Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA

High School Diploma -

Holyoke High School
Holyoke, MA
06-1983

Skills

  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Organizational growth
  • Strong attention to detail
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Patient confidentiality compliance
  • Software application proficiency
  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Chart management
  • Documentation management
  • Information protection
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Electronic health records management
  • Team collaboration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication

Languages

Portuguese

Timeline

Health Information Clerk

St. Francus Medical Center
01.2013 - Current

Emergency Room Unit Secretary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
06.2007 - 11.2012

Emergency Room Unit Secretary

Holyoke Medical Center
10.1999 - 06.2007

Operating Room Secretary

Baystate Medical Center
03.1992 - 10.1999

Associate of Science -

Holyoke Community College

High School Diploma -

Holyoke High School