Dawn McCarty
De Leon,TX
Summary
Dynamic Health Information Management Specialist with proven expertise at Comanche County Medical Center in chart analysis and ROI processes. Adept at ensuring compliance with HIPAA and CMS standards while enhancing data integrity. Skilled in collaboration and problem-solving, successfully resolving documentation deficiencies to support quality care and regulatory adherence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Management Specialist / Chart Analyst / ROI
Comanche County Medical Center
Comanche, USA
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted concurrent and retrospective chart analysis for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, CAH, and RHC encounters to ensure compliance and quality of medical records
- Identify, track, and resolve documentation deficiencies to meet Joint Commission and CMS standards
- Processed medical record release requests, including legal subpoenas, CMS audits, cancer registry submissions, and peer review disclosures, ensuring timely access to information while maintaining regulatory standards
- Verified authorizations and legal authority to ensure compliance with disclosure standards.
- Maintained ROI logs and audit trails to support regulatory reviews, reinforcing accountability and transparency in information management
- Collaborated with providers and teams in coding, billing, compliance, and quality to enhance operational efficiency.
- Safeguarded protected health information (PHI) by implementing confidentiality protocols and security measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Skills
- Release of information management
- Chart analysis and interpretation
- EHR management
- Data integrity assurance
- Audit preparation and compliance
- Cancer registry management
- HIPAA compliance and regulations
- Documentation accuracy
- Physician query resolution
- Legal and CMS request handling
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management expertise
- Health information exchange
Credentials And Memberships
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Critical Access Hospital – Certified Billing Specialist (CAH-CBS)
- Rural Health – Certified Billing Specialist (RH-CBS)
- AHIMA – Active Member
- ARCH Pro – Professional Member
Timeline
Health Information Management Specialist / Chart Analyst / ROI
Comanche County Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Southern New Hampshire University