Kimberly Swanson
De Witt
Summary
Dynamic highly versatile and service oriented Health Information Professional. Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management abilities gained through diverse experience. Personable, with clear, concise communication skills and a successful record of positively representing an organization's mission, vision and values. Effective in directing coding and billing improvement initiatives; focusing on reducing denials and increasing appropriate reimbursement and quality metrics. Subject matter expert and profound understanding of electronic health records. Collaborates well with various teams to ensure seamless information exchange and support organizational objectives and goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Coding Manager, Outpatient
Trinity Health
02.2024 - Current
- Effective monitoring of DNFB to meet defined regional and system goals and standards.
- Manage team workflow, ensuring coding day goals are being met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align coding practices with organizational goals.
- Provide productivity monitoring and coordinate performance improvement initiatives.
HIM Director & Asst. Privacy Officer
Genesis Health System
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Directed operational efficiency improvements through data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with strategic priorities.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
HIM Systems Manager
Genesis Health System
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with clinical teams to optimize documentation workflows, resulting in improved patient care coordination.
- Participated in committees to discuss electronic health records and methods to improve overall workflows.
- Managed daily operations of coding team ensuring timely and compliant coding practices.
HIM Operations Manager
Genesis Health System
07.2005 - 05.2018
- Overseeing daily operations of the HIM department ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant record management.
- Ensure integrity, confidentiality, and security of patient health information in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
- Monitor documentation quality and compliance with regulatory standards for Joint Commission and CMS.
- Supported organizational readiness for audits, accreditation, and compliance reviews
HIM Operations Supervisor
Genesis Health System
10.2001 - 07.2005
- Overseeing staff responsible for chart completion, release of information, scanning, indexing and chart analysis.
- Monitored workflow and productivity to meet department and organizational performance goals and standards.
- Trained, mentored and evaluated HIM team to promote professional growth and high-quality performance.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2018
Skills
- Proven leadership in managing multi-site and regional coding operations
- Proficient in EHR and encoder systems
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
- In-depth understanding of HIPAA and Joint Commission regulatory requirements
- Ability to analyze and interpret coding data for revenue integrity and performance improvement
- Strong communication and collaborations skills
Certification
- RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator
Timeline
Regional Coding Manager, Outpatient
Trinity Health
02.2024 - Current
HIM Director & Asst. Privacy Officer
Genesis Health System
05.2022 - 02.2024
HIM Systems Manager
Genesis Health System
05.2018 - 05.2022
HIM Operations Manager
Genesis Health System
07.2005 - 05.2018
HIM Operations Supervisor
Genesis Health System
10.2001 - 07.2005
MBA - Business Administration
St. Ambrose University
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
University of Cincinnati