GINA HARRIS
Summary
Accomplished in legal assistance, successfully drafting over 2,500 legal documents and training legal professionals on medical records policies. Expertly managed over 1,500 claims, ensuring timely access to critical information while maintaining stringent HIPAA compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Specialist
The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya
Denver, CO
09.2019 - Current
- Ordered medical records and billing records for over 1500 claims, injuries & civil law cases
- Retrieved and ordered medical records through third-party websites, ensuring timely access to essential information for over 1500 claims and cases
- Trained 20 paralegals and 4 attorneys on medical records policies and procedures, enhancing compliance with legal standards in both CMS
- Skilled in legal case management systems (CMS): Filevine and Needles
- Entered client and provider information into legal CMS and maintained their digital medical files
- Processed and paid invoices for client medical records and billing statements, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting budget management
- Safeguarded sensitive client information in strict compliance with HIPAA privacy guidelines
Legal Assistant
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
LRAFB, AR
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Drafted 2500+ Powers of Attorney and 750 wills for 2000+ clients, providing legal aid valued at nearly $600K
- Organized & led 125 deployment briefs; ensuring 500+ warfighters peace of mind while downrange
- Established legal volunteer program to outsource will execution witnesses, reclaiming 60 hours for office productivity
- Organized & led 125 deployment briefs; ensuring 500+ warfighters peace of mind while downrange
- Representative for the DoD Victim and Witness Assistance program
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya
Denver, CO
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Researched, prepared, reviewed & edited legal documents for ~200 claims, injuries & civil law cases
- Revitalized client filing system for ~700 records, enhancing organization and accessibility for six attorneys
- Drove process improvement surge; cleared three month backlog of misfiled & disorganized cases
- Created correspondence, spreadsheets, and database entries to support legal documentation processes
- Trained file clerks on litigation processing policies and court filing systems to ensure compliance and efficiency
Credit Manager/Consumer Lender
Wells Fargo Financial
Abq, NM
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Established and nurtured relationships with WFF clients and Wells Fargo Personal Bankers to enhance client satisfaction
- Analyzed client's’ financials, credit & property values; prepared reports; evaluated loan feasibility
- Processed loan applications and consolidated customer debt to facilitate financing and refinancing of home and auto loans
- Mastered proprietary software tools to cross-sell financial products to meet borrower's needs
- Screened telephone calls & visitors; interpreted & applied regulatory/procedural loan requirements
Client Relations Coordinator
CDR Group, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
02.2005 - 08.2005
- Processed 300+ cover letters and resumes weekly; created customized PowerPoint presentations
- Developed personalized job hunt products for clients using Microsoft Office Suite and FileMaker Pro
- Wrote and published CDR Group Newsletter, a quarterly resource with job-search tips
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Webster University
Luke AFB, Arizona05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Art/Art Therapy
Capital University
Columbus, Ohio12-2003
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Legal Case Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Release of Information
- Health information management
- Invoice Processing
- Workflow Streamlining
- Proficiency in: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Nuance PDF, Filevine Legal CMS, Needles CMS, Integrated Courts E-Filing Systems, Datavant, MRO, Clearpath, Chartswap, XeBee, Sharecare
- Office Administration
- Policy Training
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
- 19th Airlift Wing Staff Agencies (240 people) Category I Civilian of the Quarter Q3 and Q4 2018
- 19th Airlift Wing Staff Agencies (240 people) Category I Civilian of the Year 2018
- 19th Airlift Wing (2100 people) Category I Civilian of the Quarter Q4 2018
Timeline
Medical Records Specialist
The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya
09.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
03.2018 - 05.2019
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya
09.2016 - 02.2018
Credit Manager/Consumer Lender
Wells Fargo Financial
01.2007 - 06.2008
Client Relations Coordinator
CDR Group, Inc.
02.2005 - 08.2005
Masters of Business Administration -
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Art/Art Therapy
Capital University