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Crystal Hirsch

San Antonio,TX

Summary

  • Detail-oriented medical records professional with advanced knowledge of medical terminology, procedural codes and billing practices. Known for diligently checking records and resolving discrepancies.
  • Effective student committed to learning, developing skills in accounting and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.
  • Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
  • Analytical and strategic student with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
  • Trainee accountant working towards a B.B.A. in Accounting and knowledge, skills and abilities to serve as BDO USA's intern performing assignments involving practical application of financial principles, processes and regulations. Demonstrates accounting aptitude through education and picking up tasks and concepts quickly.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

US DOD
San Antonio, TX
03.2012 - 10.2019
  • Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
  • Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
  • Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
  • Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.
  • Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
  • Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
  • Provided high level of support and assistance to physicians and nursing staff in the Brooke Army Medical Center surgical theater.
  • Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
  • Positioned patients to achieve properly support for spinals, epidurals and other procedures.
  • Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.

Medical Records Technician

US DOD
San Antonio, TX
02.2011 - 03.2012
  • Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
  • Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
  • Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
  • Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
  • Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Interacted and communicated easily with department personnel and public.
  • Accurately pulled patient records for upcoming appointments and procedures, typically within 24-hour period.
  • Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
  • Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers.
  • Delivered charts to assigned areas of hospital by following established routing procedures.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
  • Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
  • Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
  • Secured medical records against loss or unauthorized access.

Education

BBA - Accounting

University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Alamo Colleges
San Antonio
12.2020

Associate of Arts - Medical Assistant

Centura College
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2010

Skills

  • Service Access Enhancement
  • Crisis Resolution
  • Medical Advocacy
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Operational Standards
  • Administration Protocols
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Work Assignments
  • Creative Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • MS Office
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Invoicing and collections
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Month-end reports
  • Expense reports
  • GL accuracy
  • Data processing
  • Budgets and forecasting
  • Financial records review
  • Debt management
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Accounting principles
  • Bookkeeping

Affiliations

  • Delta Sigma Pi (Professional Business Fraternity)


Volunteer work

I have worked with my local church, Rise, in different capacities over the last five years. I have been a liaison for those who are new to our church at the information desk, and I am currently serving as the online presence in our social media so as to generate engagement and ensure there are no inappropriate comments during service.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Nursing Assistant

US DOD
03.2012 - 10.2019

Medical Records Technician

US DOD
02.2011 - 03.2012

BBA - Accounting

University of Texas At San Antonio

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Alamo Colleges

Associate of Arts - Medical Assistant

Centura College
Crystal Hirsch