DEBRAEL HAM
Fairburn,GA
Summary
Motivated Clinical Documentation Specialist with a solid foundation in healthcare administration and medical terminology. Proficient in medical coding, EHR systems, and clinical documentation processes, seeking to leverage a strong understanding of healthcare operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and thorough patient records.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Care Coordinator
Oak Street Health
06.2024 - Current
- Contributed to the development of organizational policies and procedures related to transitional care coordination, promoting best practice standards across all levels of the organization.
- Served as a liaison between hospital staff, outpatient providers, and community agencies, bridging gaps in communication to optimize continuity of care for patients transitioning between settings.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration through regular case conferences, leading to more effective utilization of resources for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with medical teams to identify high-risk patients who required targeted interventions for a successful transition to the next level of care.
- Facilitated discharge planning meetings to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
Health Information Specialist/Clinical Specialist
Ciox Health
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Accurately verified information and updated information databases as necessary
- Complied with all laws regarding release of information.
- Ensured any release of information requests were HIPAA compliant.
- Submitted electronic/paper claims documentation for timely filing
- Maintained strict patient and physician confidentiality
- Demonstrate flexibility for cross-training to other projects as needed
- Provided guidance in development, implementation and maintenance of company clinical information system.
- Analyzed electronic health records to identify areas for care improvement and cost reduction.
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 Records Specialist/Clinical Specialist
Strongtower Behavioral Healthcare
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
- Reviewed paper and electronic medical records interpreting and analyzed medical record documentation
- Use EMR software to manage patient records and files
- Reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
- Maintained relationships with medical providers, suppliers and reporters.
- Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
Education
Master of Science - Health Information & Informatics Management
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
12.2024
Associate of Science - Sonography
Institute of Medical Ultrasound
Atlanta, GA06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Tennessee State University
12.2015
Skills
- Healthcare Navigation
- Care Planning
- Ethical considerations
- Discharge Planning
- Patient record reviews
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Epic Systems
- Health Information Systems
- Patient Medical Records Maintenance
- Compliance
Certification
- AI in Medical Coding & Billing, AAPC - March 2024
Timeline
Transitional Care Coordinator
Oak Street Health
06.2024 - Current
Health Information Specialist/Clinical Specialist
Ciox Health
10.2022 - 05.2024
Sonographer
Upson Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 02.2022
Medical Records Specialist/Clinical Specialist
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
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