LaTonda Farmer
Detroit
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive outcomes. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Population Health Dept./Coordinator-Medical Records Auditor
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2019 - Current
- Ensure that medical record data is submitted in a timely manner by monitoring the quality/control of record retrieval and submission within designated time frames.
- Monitor and maintain deadlines for submitting medical information, birth/death information, etc.
- Maintain tables and/or databases in established software program.
- Submit insurance pre-authorizations for patients
- Follow up with insurance companies for pre-authorizations determination
- Enter required data into tracking tool to ensure accurate record keeping.
- Coordinate daily operations workflow.
- Monitor quality of my work performance including meeting productivity goals, errors, and maintaining all quality reporting functions.
Health Information Management/Specialist-Release of Information
Henry Ford Hospital
03.2011 - 10.2019
- Prepare patient records for imaging into the electronic medical record (EMR) and ensure all components of the medical record have been received
- Access various information systems such as CarePlus N.G., MPAC tracking to verify and obtain patient information
- Insert correct cover sheets ensuring components upload to correct portion of the EMR
- Route patient information to Nursing staff for corrections
- Released medical patient information to internal customers where warranted
- Perform quality check(s) on patients’ documents
Medical Record Clerk / Henry Ford Hospital
Staffforce, LLC
10.2009 - 04.2010
- Prepare patient records for imaging into the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Access various information systems such as CarePlus, MPAC tracking to verify and obtain patient information
- Ensure all components of the medical record have been received
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management (HIM)
Davenport University
Livonia, MI04.2009
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology (HIT)
Davenport University
Livonia, MI01.2007
Skills
- Proficient in the following computer software programs:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint
- 3M Encoder
- AS400
- CarePlus NG
- EPIC
- Careport
- NaviHealth Access Portal
- Availity Portal
Affiliations
Southeastern Michigan Health Information Management Association (SEMHIMA)
Practicum
- Sinai – Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI, May 2006-June 2006
- Health Information Management Department
- Coded patient charts using 3M encoder
- Assembled and scanned patient charts
- Attended HIM Best Practice Release of Information (ROI) meetings, assisted with typing the agenda.
- Assisted HIM Director with policies and procedures for patients’ confidentiality
Work Study
- Davenport University, Dearborn/Warren, MI, November 2007-December 2008
- Work Study Office Assistant, Academic / Nursing Department
- Developed spreadsheets for nursing students’ records
- Assisted with clinical placement forms for all nursing students
- Provided support to Program Director, Clinical & Lab Coordinators
- Assisted with exam monitoring
- Accurately sorted and filed sensitive academic records
- Prepared appropriate copies of coursework for faculty presentation to students
Timeline
Population Health Dept./Coordinator-Medical Records Auditor
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Health Information Management/Specialist-Release of Information
Henry Ford Hospital
03.2011 - 10.2019
Medical Record Clerk / Henry Ford Hospital
Staffforce, LLC
10.2009 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology (HIT)
Davenport University
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management (HIM)
Davenport University
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