DEBRAEL HAM
Fairburn,GA
Summary
Polished professional manages multiple tasks, utilizes electronic medical record systems, and provides excellent customer service to patients and staff. Adheres to medical records policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations. Track record of effectively troubleshooting issues and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Coordinator
Ciox Health
10.2022 - Current
- Processed records quickly to avoid delays and keep workflows running smoothly.
- Verified accuracy and overall completeness of medical records by auditing and reviewing patient information.
- Audited and reviewed patient information via EMR management to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Copied medical records and performed various clerical tasks as required.
- Implemented procedures for performance of quality audits for patient charts at three hospitals.
- Worked with professionals on scanning, coding and releasing information to departments.
Sonographer
Upson Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Medical Assistant Coordinator
Strongtower Behavioral Healthcare
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Education
Master of Science - Health Information & Informatics Management
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN12.2024
Associate of Science - Sonography
Institute of Medical Ultrasound
Atlanta, GA06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12.2015
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Assurance Process Optimization
- Medical Records Retrieval
- EMR Systems
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Patient Health Information Access
- Patient Rights
- Patient Education
Timeline
Health Information Coordinator
Ciox Health
10.2022 - Current
Sonographer
Upson Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant Coordinator
Strongtower Behavioral Healthcare
10.2016 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Health Information & Informatics Management
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Associate of Science - Sonography
Institute of Medical Ultrasound
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Tennessee State University