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Leona Pelzer

Orlando,FL

Summary

At Cobb Pediatrics, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced patient care and data security, achieving a notable reduction in record retrieval times. My expertise in HIPAA compliance and office administration, coupled with a commitment to patient confidentiality and team training, has solidified my reputation as a meticulous and reliable healthcare administrative professional.

Work History

Front Office Clerk

Cobb Pediatrics
  • Contributed to improved patient care by promptly responding to authorized requests for access to relevant health information.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between various healthcare departments through proper management of medical records transfers.
  • Assisted in audits and inspections by maintaining well-organized and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Streamlined the retrieval process of medical records, expediting response time to requests from healthcare professionals.
  • Reduced errors in record-keeping by implementing a meticulous filing system for physical and digital documents.
  • Implemented an effective system for tracking outstanding requests for medical information, reducing delays in response times significantly.
  • Managed the disposal of outdated or unnecessary medical documents, maintaining an organized and clutter-free storage system.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for handling sensitive data, improving overall team performance in managing medical records.
  • Kept abreast of industry trends and changes in regulations affecting medical record keeping, adapting procedures as needed to maintain compliance standards.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies and legal teams, providing necessary documentation for claims processing or court cases related to patient care issues.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation of diagnoses and treatments in patients'' records.
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, protecting patients'' personal information and confidentiality rights.
  • Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
  • Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
  • Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scaning and indexing important documents and files.
  • Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
  • Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
  • Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
  • Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
  • Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
  • Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing medical records.

Medical Records Cust..

Cobb Pediatrics
02.1998 - 08.2024
  • Contributed to improved patient care by promptly responding to authorized requests for access to relevant health information.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between various healthcare departments through proper management of medical records transfers.
  • Assisted in audits and inspections by maintaining well-organized and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Streamlined the retrieval process of medical records, expediting response time to requests from healthcare professionals.
  • Reduced errors in record-keeping by implementing a meticulous filing system for physical and digital documents.
  • Implemented an effective system for tracking outstanding requests for medical information, reducing delays in response times significantly.
  • Managed the disposal of outdated or unnecessary medical documents, maintaining an organized and clutter-free storage system.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for handling sensitive data, improving overall team performance in managing medical records.
  • Kept abreast of industry trends and changes in regulations affecting medical record keeping, adapting procedures as needed to maintain compliance standards.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies and legal teams, providing necessary documentation for claims processing or court cases related to patient care issues.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation of diagnoses and treatments in patients'' records.
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, protecting patients'' personal information and confidentiality rights.
  • Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
  • Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
  • Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scaning and indexing important documents and files.
  • Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
  • Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
  • Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
  • Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
  • Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
  • Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing medical records.

Education

High School Education - Clerical

Clara Barton High School
Brooklyn, New York

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Office administration
  • Microsoft office

Timeline

Medical Records Cust..

Cobb Pediatrics
02.1998 - 08.2024

High School Education - Clerical

Clara Barton High School

Front Office Clerk

Cobb Pediatrics
Leona Pelzer