Kara Pechacek
Naples,USA
Summary
Dedicated RHIA professional with 26 years of extensive experience in acute and ambulatory medical settings. Expertise as a lead Medical Assistant supervisor, complemented by exceptional written and verbal communication skills, fosters strong relationships with colleagues and patients. Proficient in various software applications, serving as a key on-site resource for support and ensuring the integrity of medical charts. A commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery drives continuous improvement and collaboration within teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RHIA - HIM Specialist | Records Content Management
Mayo Clinic
01.2022 - Current
- Hematology and Oncology records specialist - decreasing the duplication records in system. Streamlining records and data collection process throughout the enterprise. Acquiring and evaluating patient data, ordering outside pathology cases for consultation, organizing digital records that are received from, diagnostic labs, clinical notes, patient authorizations, consent, and ROI. Meeting Q&A metrics. Ensuring that patients’ medical records are accurate, complete, and timely. Managing and maintaining databases. Ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive patient information by making sure that only those directly involved with a patient’s care are able to access the records.
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
05.2013 - 09.2019
- Lead Medical Assistant Supervisor, cross trained in Pediatrics, Adult Medicine, ENT, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, and OBGYN, ED, Urgent care. Monitored patients post-operatively, obtaining vital signs, dispensing post-surgical medications as ordered by physician. Conducted patient teaching on birth control and post-procedure care and follow up. Organized and maintained recovery room, kept track of supplies and medications. Assisted clinic manager with scheduling staff, training new hires, overseeing clinical operations and provided medical back-up to physician as indicated. Reviewed medical records for completeness, accuracy, compliant with all medical and administrative protocols.
Hairstylist
Salon Cuvee
04.2006 - 12.2015
- Service high-profile clients with intricate coloring and highlighting techniques. Assess customers’ needs and gave advice about hair style and color options. Count and document opening and closing cash amounts daily. Sanitize tools, restock supplies, and cleaning of salon. Consistently increased annual revenue month to month.
Medical Assistant
UC Davis Medical Center
06.2010 - 05.2013
- Cross trained in Pediatrics, Surgery and OBGYN, and Urgent care. Responsible for interviewing patients, vital signs, injections, Snellen chart, audiometer, tympanogram, sterile tray set ups, minor surgeries and procedures, flex sigmoidoscopy, CMG’s, D & C, COLPO’s, Cryotherapy, LEEP’s, punch biopsy, suture removals, booking appointments, insurance verification, prior authorizations, referrals, filing, scanning, faxing, medical terminology, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Epic EHR documentation and completeness.
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
03.2001 - 04.2006
- Cross trained in Pediatrics, Adult Medicine, ENT, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, and OBGYN. Responsible for interviewing patients, vital signs, Snellen chart, audiometer, tympanogram, sterile tray set ups, minor surgeries and procedures, flex sigmoidoscopy, CMG’s, D & C, COLPO’s, Cryotherapy, LEEP’s, punch biopsy, suture removals, booking appointments, filing, scanning, faxing, medical terminology, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Epic EHR documentation and completeness, shop steward representative.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Information Management
University of Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI12.2021
Associates of Applied Science Degree - Medical Assisting, Nutrition
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA10.2010
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Federico Beauty College
Sacramento, CA09.2006
Medical Assisting Certificate - Medical Assisting
Western Career College
Sacramento, CA06.1999
Skills
- Medical terminology expert
- Applications troubleshooting
- Extensive experience in Microsoft office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe programs, SharePoint, OnBase, and EPIC EHR systems
- Excellent time management
- Diligent and detailed-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Clinical Documentation Improvement
- ICD-10-CM
- ICD-10-PCS
- CPT/HCPCS
Timeline
RHIA - HIM Specialist | Records Content Management
Mayo Clinic
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
05.2013 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant
UC Davis Medical Center
06.2010 - 05.2013
Hairstylist
Salon Cuvee
04.2006 - 12.2015
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
03.2001 - 04.2006
Associates of Applied Science Degree - Medical Assisting, Nutrition
Carrington College
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Federico Beauty College
Medical Assisting Certificate - Medical Assisting
Western Career College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Information Management
University of Wisconsin
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