Offering a solid foundation in data management and genuine enthusiasm for learning and growing within healthcare information field. Contributes a strong understanding of medical terminology and electronic health records, and demonstrates proficiency in data entry and organization. Ready to use and develop skills in medical coding and data analysis.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Tamarack Ashland Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2023
Managed the release of information process, safeguarding sensitive patient data while adhering to legal requirements.
Trained fellow technicians on best practices for managing health information, fostering a high-performance team environment.
Implemented quality control measures within the department, resulting in improved accuracy rates in medical record keeping.
Enhanced patient care by accurately organizing and maintaining medical records and health information.
Acted as a liaison between departments, coordinating efforts to achieve efficient interdepartmental communication concerning health information management.
Assisted healthcare providers with timely access to accurate medical records, contributing to better patient outcomes.
Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
Assisted patients in understanding their rights regarding personal health information privacy under HIPAA regulations.
Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
Data Reporting Analyst
Great Lakes Fish & Wildlife
04.2016 - 11.2017
Received fish count reported by different tribal areas.
Recorded in spreadsheet the type of fish into the appropriate tribal areas.
Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
Administrative Assistant
Bay Area Home Health
06.1980 - 09.2016
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure smooth integration into the team.
Verified insurance coverage and eligibility for medical services prior to scheduling appointments to prevent billing issues.
Resolved conflicts in scheduling or resource allocation quickly and professionally, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility.
Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
Delivered timely and accurate charge submissions.
Utilized various software programs to process customer payments.
Education
No Degree - Health Unit Clerk
WITC
Ashland, WI
01.1979
High School Diploma -
Mellen Public School
Mellen, WI
06.1975
Skills
Quality assurance checks
HIPAA compliance
Patient confidentiality
Clinical documentation
Timeline
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Tamarack Ashland Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2023
Data Reporting Analyst
Great Lakes Fish & Wildlife
04.2016 - 11.2017
Administrative Assistant
Bay Area Home Health
06.1980 - 09.2016
No Degree - Health Unit Clerk
WITC
High School Diploma -
Mellen Public School
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