Bernadette Ravanera
Hercules,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Reviewer
Brayton Purcell LLP
10.2007 - Current
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Pathology and medical record reviews for medical binder creation for our experts.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Assisted in preparation of medical reports for external parties.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
- Generated and maintained statistical data related to medical records.
- Reviewed & filed film CDs received from various facilities and integrated information to our system.
Release of Information Specialist
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
05.1998 - 09.2007
- Resolved medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Reproduced protected health information by using data extraction and file management techniques.
- Generated cover letters, pre-payment notices and invoices to mail information to requestors.
- Handled phone calls from attorneys, insurance companies and patients.
- Used EPIC software to perform data entry functions.
- Navigated within patient records to locate requested documentation, successfully completing over 20 requests per day.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
- Processed and tracked requests for medical records from external organizations.
- Date stamped requests and highlighted pertinent data to facilitate processing.
Education
No Degree - Health Administration
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CASkills
- Records Scanning
- Records Accuracy
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Medical Release of Information ROI
- Records Review
- Prepare Reports
- Medical Records Requests
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Medical Information Computerization
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Reviewer
Brayton Purcell LLP
10.2007 - Current
Release of Information Specialist
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
05.1998 - 09.2007
No Degree - Health Administration
Contra Costa College