Kathryn M Whitehead
Sylacauga
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Forms Completion Specialist at HealthMark Group, proficient in workflow optimization and team collaboration. Elevated quality assurance standards, ensuring HIPAA compliance and enhancing client relations. Proven track record in improving data accuracy and efficiency, with a strong emphasis on communication skills and time management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Forms Completion Specialist
HealthMark Group
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented best practices for continuous improvement.
- Maintained high standards of quality, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when reviewing medical records, enabling accurate assessment of functional limitations caused by disabilities.
- Understand and abide by all HIPAA privacy and security laws.
- Ensure patient's disability forms are completed accurately in a timely and effective manner.
- Track form counts and collaborate with team members and supervisor to set and achieve personal goals.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, safeguarding patient information and ensuring confidentiality in all aspects of record management and communication.
- Communicate professionally with patients and clients to gather information regarding disability leave.
- Obtain patient medical information needed from various EMR systems
Medical Records Processor
HealthMark Group
06.2023 - Current
- Processed records to maintain accurate and up-to-date information.
- Improved data retrieval by organizing and categorizing records efficiently.
- Reviewed documents for errors, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
- Archived files to optimize storage space and maintain order.
- Coordinated with team members to resolve discrepancies in records.
- Verified document information for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted audits of records for compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive client information, adhering to all relevant data protection regulations and policies.
- Consistently met deadlines for record processing, demonstrating strong time management skills and dedication to task completion.
Elementary Teacher
Talladega County Board of Education
08.1997 - 06.2023
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension levels by implementing interactive and engaging literacy activities.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL12-2003
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL08-1993
Skills
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Client relations
- Time management
- Communication skills
Certification
- CRIS Certified
- HIPAA Training
- HEDIS Training
- Middle School English Endorsement
Timeline
Clinical Forms Completion Specialist
HealthMark Group
09.2024 - Current
Medical Records Processor
HealthMark Group
06.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Talladega County Board of Education
08.1997 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Montevallo
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