Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

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
2400 Nw 54 Street Miami Florida 33142
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, FL
06.2000

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
Christopher R Palma