Christopher R Palma
Hialeah Gardens ,FL
Summary
Dynamic Medical Records Specialist with proven expertise at Acevedo Medical Group in managing patient records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Skilled in medical records management and effective communication, I enhanced data accessibility and streamlined workflows, contributing to a significant reduction in medication errors and improved patient care efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Specialist and Pharmacy Clerk
Acevedo Medical Group
10.2001 - 01.2026
- Managed patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems to ensure data accuracy.
- Processed medical documentation for compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline information retrieval and improve patient care efficiency.
- Trained new staff on medical records procedures and EHR software functionalities.
- Assisted in the transition to a new EHR system, contributing to improved workflow efficiencies.
- Implemented best practices for record management, enhancing data accessibility for clinical teams.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels for high-demand medications.
- Prepared prescription labels accurately, reducing the risk of medication errors for patients.
- Explained medication use and side effects under pharmacist direction.
- Ensured accurate data entry of patient information and prescriptions, contributing to reduced errors in medication dispensing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Springs Senior High School
Miami, FL06.2000
Skills
- Medical records management
- Insurance verification
- Medical records filing
- Medical office procedures
- Medical office administration
- Records organization
- Telephone etiquette
- Records request handling
- Medical information release
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical records storage
- Office administration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Medical Records Specialist and Pharmacy Clerk
Acevedo Medical Group
10.2001 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Miami Springs Senior High School