CHRISTINE REGALADO
Selah,WA
Summary
Dynamic Health Information Management professional with a strong background in staff training and team building. Known for implementing workflow improvements and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations, contributing to a more efficient and accurate health information system.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Management Supervisor
Comprehensive Healthcare
Yakima, Washington
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of Health Information Management Department, assigning tasks, scheduling staff hours, and monitoring productivity to ensure effective service delivery.
- Implemented strategies to improve efficiency of workflow processes in the Health Information Management Department.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and data privacy standards.
- Developed and implemented workflows that improved data accuracy and streamlined record processing.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing the use of protected health information.
- Evaluated operational practices within the department and executed improvements.
- Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducted quality assurance audits, verifying accuracy of patient health information and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Developed and maintained departmental policies and procedures for accurate collection, management, and storage of patient health information.
- Led training and educational activities for entire staff from physicians to administrative personnel.
- Interviewed and hired talented performers, bringing exemplary expertise and knowledge to open job positions within HIM.
Health Information Management Specialist
Comprehensive Healthcare
Yakima, WA
02.2015 - 08.2022
- Processed requests for release of confidential health information, ensuring compliance with state laws and HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Categorized and organized scanned documents to enhance retrieval efficiency.
- Submitted Involuntary Treatment Act documentation to Yakima County Court, facilitating timely legal compliance.
Medical Records Specialist
Yakima Urology Associates
Yakima, WA
02.2005 - 02.2015
- Maintained accurate medical records for patient care and compliance.
- Managed electronic and paper filing systems for medical documents.
- Collected, filed, scanned, and retrieved confidential patient information.
- Processed requests for copies of patient medical files within designated timeframes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12-2027
High School Diploma -
North Salem High School
Salem, Oregon06-1994
Skills
- Health information management
- HIPAA compliance
- Data privacy compliance
- HIPAA regulations
- Electronic health records
- Quality assurance audits
- Workflow optimization
- Training program development
- Staff development
- Staff onboarding strategies
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Patient communication
- Effective communication
- Medical terminology
Timeline
Health Information Management Supervisor
Comprehensive Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Health Information Management Specialist
Comprehensive Healthcare
02.2015 - 08.2022
Medical Records Specialist
Yakima Urology Associates
02.2005 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
North Salem High School