Khrisna Ann Barr
Escondido,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented medical records professional with advanced knowledge of medical terminology, procedural codes and billing practices. Builds rapport with staff and patients to foster smooth and effective department operations. Strong knowledge of Release of Information policies and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with Autism by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Medical Records Director
Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Oversaw secure transfer of patient records to other health care providers to support requests and authorizations.
- Reviewed open and closed records to comply with medical record documentation policies and reported findings to nursing services director.
- Developed and implemented record storage and retrieval system to comply with record retention laws and maintain accessibility.
- Correctly coded medical claims for nursing facilities.
Patient Service Representative
Eastridge Workforce Solutions
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
- Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
- Investigated insurance claims denials and appeals
Medical Records Assistant
Villa Rancho Bernardo Healthcare Center
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Correctly coded medical claims for nursing facilities.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records
- Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records
Medical Records Assistant
Community Care Center
La Mesa, CA
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science, Health Information Technology
03.2016
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- ICD-10 CM codes
- CPT codes
- HCPCS codes
- CMS, DHCS and Joint Commission Regulatory Standards
- Medical Terminology
- Data Extraction
- Discharge Documentation
- EHR Expertise
- Informational Releases
- Matrix and Point Click proficient
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Affiliations
- Membership American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Membership California's Health Information Association (CHIA)
- Membership The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Technician - Autism Learning Partners
12.2022 - Current
Medical Records Director - Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab
02.2022 - 09.2022
Patient Service Representative - Eastridge Workforce Solutions
11.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Records Assistant - Villa Rancho Bernardo Healthcare Center
12.2019 - 07.2021
Medical Records Assistant - Community Care Center
11.2018 - 08.2019
Brightwood College - Associate of Science, Applied Science, Health Information Technology
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