Market Health Information Management Director
Kristin Pruett
Conifer Health Solutions
Alpine,AL
22
years of professional experience
Results-driven healthcare compliance leader with deep experience in HIM operations, chart analysis, and medical record integrity. Strong background in training staff, coordinating clinical documentation, and partnering with revenue cycle teams to close documentation gaps. Focused on improving efficiency, protecting PHI, and supporting quality patient care.
Work History
Market Health Information Management Director
2 Years 10 Months- Managed daily HIM operations, ensuring timely record retrieval, filing, and response to department inquiries.
- Directed HIM workflows supporting record completion, chart analysis, and compliance with hospital policies.
- Reviewed documentation quality to improve chart accuracy, deficiency tracking, and coding readiness.
- Coordinated release of information requests while protecting PHI and maintaining HIPAA standards.
- Collaborated with clinical and revenue cycle teams to resolve documentation gaps and improve workflow efficiency.
- Monitored performance metrics for continuous process improvements within the Health Information Management Department.
- Management of hospital operations for 9 hospitals within 2 markets.
Market Health Information Management Director
19 Years 1 Month- Monitored medical record integrity through audits, policy review, and corrective action follow-up.
- Trained staff on HIM procedures, confidentiality requirements, and efficient use of record systems.
- Optimized department processes to strengthen turnaround times, accuracy, and service delivery.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing staff to improve quality of patient records documentation.
- Participated in committees to discuss electronic health records and methods to improve overall workflows.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies within the department and implementing strategic improvements.
- Reengineered work processes to lower DNFC/DNSP.
- Manage operational oversight for five hospitals in Birmingham, AL market.
Education
Skills
HIPAA compliance
Healthcare compliance
Clinical documentation
Health records review
Strategic planning
EHR systems expertise
Data analytics
Healthcare workflow
Daily facility operations
Cerner and EPIC training
Operational oversight
Effective communication
Timeline
Market Health Information Management Director
Conifer Health Solutions
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Market Health Information Management Director
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
11.2004 - 12.2023Read More
Baker College
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