Kimberly Goodall
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Medical Records Director with expertise in HIPAA compliance and records management. Proven ability to enhance departmental performance and implement effective policies to ensure high-quality patient documentation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Director
Houston Behavioral HealthCare Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2016 - Current
- Analyzed departmental performance metrics identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Directs medical records department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
- Oversee medical records management ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Trained and mentors staff on medical coding and documentation accuracy.
- Develop policies and procedures to improve records management workflows.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to maintain accurate patient information.
- Conducts regular audits of medical records ensuring quality control standards.
- Manages a team of medical records clerks, providing guidance on their daily tasks and ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations by conducting regular audits of medical records and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Maintained a high level of expertise in healthcare regulations, ensuring the organization remained compliant with all relevant laws and guidelines concerning medical records management.
- Conducts regular audits of medical records to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Developes policies for handling sensitive patient information, ensuring confidentiality and security protocols are followed.
Medical Records Director
Hopebridge Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Directed medical records department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to streamline data management and improve patient care efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in medical records management and documentation accuracy.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to enhance data integrity and facilitate seamless information exchange.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Developed policies for handling sensitive patient information, ensuring confidentiality and security protocols are followed.
- Led initiatives to optimize workflows in medical records processing, reducing turnaround times significantly.
- Served as a liaison between departments to improve communication regarding patient information needs and access requirements.
Medical Records Manager
Westoaks Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2005 - 05.2011
- Oversaw medical records management ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on medical coding and documentation accuracy.
- Developed policies and procedures to improve records management workflows.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to maintain accurate patient information.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records ensuring quality control standards.
- Analyzed departmental performance metrics identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Managed a team of medical records clerks, providing guidance on their daily tasks and ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Optimized workflow by implementing efficient filing systems that allowed for quicker retrieval of pertinent medical information.
- Streamlined record-keeping processes for increased accuracy and reduced errors in documentation.
- Developed policies and procedures to guide the collection, storage, and disposal of confidential health records in accordance with industry standards.
- Enhanced patient privacy by establishing secure storage procedures and strict access controls for sensitive health information.
- Conducted staff training programs on proper documentation procedures, leading to a reduction in record discrepancies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
San Jacinto College,
Houston, TX05-2004
Skills
- Medical coding certification
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA
- Records analysis
- Records management
- Self motivation
- Employee performance evaluations
Timeline
Medical Records Director
Houston Behavioral HealthCare Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Medical Records Director
Hopebridge Hospital
02.2011 - 01.2016
Medical Records Manager
Westoaks Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science -
San Jacinto College,