Kimberly Quaas
Howards Grove
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated professional with several years of experience using outstanding planning, problem-solving and data entry skills. Well-versed in best practices and processes of the industry.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Data Registrar
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Green Bay
09.2000 - Current
- Managed patient registration processes and ensured accurate data entry.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain data integrity in the system.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies related to registrar activities.
- Reviewed documentation prior to entry into the system for accuracy.
- Processed patient medical records requests in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Accessed patient charts to collect, abstract and extrapolate patient data.
- Improved integrity and completeness of medical records by consulting with clinical staff to resolve coding and diagnostic mistakes.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to streamline patient flow and improve service.
- Facilitated communication between departments to resolve patient inquiries effectively.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations during the registration process.
- Provided guidance to staff on day-to-day operations related to registrar functions.
- Oversaw training of new staff on registration procedures and systems used.
- Assisted in developing policies to enhance patient experience at the facility.
- Generated periodic and ad hoc reports outlining statistics, narrative findings or graphical representations of health information.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate efficient transfer of information between systems and platforms.
- Enhanced electronic records management systems to meet new needs and forecasted demands.
- Protected medical information against unauthorized access, loss, or corruption by consistently following security protocols.
- Supported healthcare applications by monitoring security, performance and reliability.
- Met needs of physicians and other treating team members with timely retrievals of patient medical records.
- Evaluated and recommended upgrades to improve existing computerized healthcare systems.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
Medical Records Specialist
Various hospitals and nursing homes
- Managed patient records and ensured accuracy of medical documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient data in compliance with regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling protected health information.
- Processed incoming medical records requests from various departments efficiently.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to request and retrieve medical information.
- Implemented procedures to improve record-keeping efficiency across facilities.
- Conducted regular audits of records to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzed data for trends in healthcare utilization and costs.
- Maintained electronic medical records for all clients
- Processed requests for copies of patient medical files within designated timeframes.
- Verified record copies before handing each over to check for and remove unnecessary details.
- Collected, filed, scanned, and retrieved confidential patient information.
- Performed data entry into electronic health record systems.
- Set up patient charts and documented information in various company software.
- Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to coordinate release of information requests from patients, legal representatives, insurance companies.
- Assisted in organizing and digitizing physical records for easy access.
- Trained new staff on proper documentation practices and record management systems.
- Provided training on the use of electronic health record systems to staff members.
- Assisted with chart preparation for upcoming appointments or surgeries.
- Resolved any issues relating to incomplete documentation or coding errors.
- Conducted quality assurance audits of medical records for compliance with state regulations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all activities related to medical records.
- Identified discrepancies between paper and electronic records.
- Determined and implemented techniques to improve medical records retrieval process.
- Streamlined day-to-day office processes to meet long-term goals.
- Compiled statistical reports on patient care and services provided by physicians or other health professionals.
- Monitored progress notes entered into the system by physicians or other healthcare providers.
- Traveled to different clinical sites to review procedures.
- Created summaries of clinical visits utilizing standard templates.
- Organized patient charts, gathering medical histories, lab results and consents.
- Safeguarded patient records, managing data transfers in compliance with HIPAA standards and organizational regulations.
- Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements.
- Scanned incoming documentation for integration into electronic health record system..
- Supported administration staff with records requests to support patient care.
- Obtained information by contacting appropriate personnel or patients.
- Safeguarded patient records, managing data transfers in compliance with HIPAA standards and organizational regulations.
- Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements.
- Scanned incoming documentation for integration into electronic health record system..
- Supported administration staff with records requests to support patient care.
- Obtained information by contacting appropriate personnel or patients.
Education
Accredited Record Technician - Medical Record Technician
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI 08.1982 - 08.1984
Skills
- Clinical data analysis
- Data management
- Electronic health records
- Medical records management
- Compliance auditing
- Data analysis
- Patient registration
- Quality control
- Patient communication
- Information retrieval
- Records management
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Confidentiality practices
- Verification and eligibility
- Counseling and advice
- Admissions and registrations
- Maintaining documents and records
Timeline
Clinical Data Registrar
Advocate Aurora Health Care
09.2000 - Current
Accredited Record Technician - Medical Record Technician
Moraine Park Technical College
08.1982 - 08.1984
Medical Records Specialist
Various hospitals and nursing homes