Corrin Brennecka
Health Information Technician
Ashton,IL
Summary
Dedicated Health Information Technician with a proven track record at Van Matre, enhancing patient data accuracy and streamlining medical record processes. Skilled in hybrid health records and committed to HIPAA compliance, I foster collaboration among healthcare teams to improve documentation quality and support patient care initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Information Technician
Van Matre
02.2023 - Current
- Improved patient data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and updating electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by regularly auditing patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to clarify documentation discrepancies for accurate coding purposes.
- Maintained a high degree of accuracy in data entry and report generation, ensuring that hospital staff had access to reliable information for decision-making purposes.
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes for medical record retrieval and storage.
- Optimized workflow efficiency within the department through careful coordination of assignments among team members.
- Reduced errors in patient information by diligently verifying data entered into the electronic health records system.
- Protected patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives by analyzing patient data trends and identifying areas for potential enhancement in care delivery processes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards by attending workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses related to health information management.
- Streamlined release of information processes, expediting responses to requests from patients, insurance companies, and legal entities.
- Facilitated smooth communication between healthcare providers and patients with well-organized medical records management.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing staff to improve quality of patient records documentation.
- Participated in committees to discuss electronic health records and methods to improve overall workflows.
- Conducted education and training activities for physicians, nursing staff and administrative personnel.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- 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.
- Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
- Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Assisted in preparation of medical reports for external parties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
05-2028
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
09-2023
Certificate - Dental Assistant
08-2015
General Studies
05-2009
Skills
- Customer service
- HIPAA regulations
- Computer skills
- Electronic health records
Certification
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
Timeline
Health Information Technician - Van Matre
02.2023 - Current
Rasmussen University - Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
Rasmussen University - Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Management
Rock Valley College - Certificate, Dental Assistant
Rochelle Township High School - , General Studies
Disease Specific Committee: Spinal Cord
- Conduct Survey with Spinal Cord Injured Patients
- Record Results to Coordinate Research Efforts
- Assist to Improve Patient Outcomes
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