Kristin Burks
Memphis,TN
Summary
Skilled Medical Records Specialist with background in accurately managing and organizing health information data. Experience includes ensuring medical records are maintained in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, streamlining record retrieval processes, and implementing electronic health records systems to enhance efficiency. Strong understanding of medical terminology, coding procedures, and data analysis techniques. Improved patient care by ensuring timely access to up-to-date and accurate health information.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Release of Information Specialist
Verisma/regional one hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored staff performance relative to completion times for processing releases of information requests.
- Leveraged computer software and technology to locate patient records.
- Participated in department, unit and hospital educational programs to maintain skill and competency levels.
- Entered patient insurance, demographic and health information into software and confirmed records.
- Reviewed requester information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines to obtain patient data from electronic, off-site, or physical records.
Lead Teacher
Joshua learning tree child care
Memphis, Tennessee
08.2016 - 12.2023
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Lead Line Cook
Shelby County School District
Memphis, Tennessee
08.2012 - 09.2017
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Scheduled equipment use and activities based on daily menus and manager directions.
- Prepared multiple orders at once for speedy service.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Prepared sandwiches, specialty items and custom orders to meet guest requests.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Activity Assistant
Quince nursings home
Memphis, Tennessee
04.2010 - 07.2011
- Supervised and coordinated work activities of personnel.
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
- Helped residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support.
Education
GED -
Shelby County School
Memphis, Tennessee 04-2011
Skills
- Information management
- Confidentiality
- Software knowledge
- HIPAA compliance
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Medical record analysis
- Electronic filing system organization
- EMR systems
- Medical Software Familiarity
Timeline
Release of Information Specialist
Verisma/regional one hospital
01.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Joshua learning tree child care
08.2016 - 12.2023
Lead Line Cook
Shelby County School District
08.2012 - 09.2017
Activity Assistant
Quince nursings home
04.2010 - 07.2011
GED -
Shelby County School