Alexsis Grant
Bay Shore,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional seeking an Audit Specialist role, with proven background in privacy, compliance, auditing, and data reporting. Skilled in quality assurance, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, with a strong foundation in HIPAA, HITECH, and SOP adherence. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, with experience using PowerPoint and Tableau for data visualization. Known for enhancing data accuracy, streamlining processes, and collaborating with HIM leaders and auditors to maintain compliance. Currently pursuing RHIA certification to advance in healthcare auditing and information governance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Health Information Specialist
Datavant
03.2024 - Current
- Standardized workflows by developing and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with HIPAA, HITECH, and other data security regulations.
- Conducted random internal audits to ensure compliance with SOPs, workflows, and healthcare regulations, mitigating risks for both the company and the client.
- Collaborated with HIM leadership to ensure HEDIS season audit readiness and data integrity.
- Pulled and analyzed data from multiple source to create inventory and productivity reports using Microsoft Excel.
- Trained team members on various EMR systems (Epic, Allscripts, Athena).
- Ensured the team stayed up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and new healthcare laws, including the Final Rule (2024), by discussing key updates and workflow impacts during weekly meetings.
- Developed strong relationships, leading team and client leadership meetings, serving as the first point of contact for escalations, and resolving issues.
Health Information Specialist (ROI)
Datavant
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed high-volume health information projects, meeting deadlines while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and operational standards.
- Provided exceptional support to patients requesting medical records, maintaining confidentiality and resolving inquiries with professionalism.
- Processed and verified patient health information requests with precision and adherence to HIPAA and institutional policies.
- Acted as the administrative lead in the absence of the supervisor, maintaining operational continuity and addressing urgent concerns.
- Partnered with clients and internal teams to address and resolve issues, ensuring alignment with service-level agreements (SLAs) and fostering positive client relationships.
- Adapted to fluctuating workloads through effective time management, balancing competing priorities to meet team objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Information Management
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY05-2021
Skills
- Data Reporting & Analysis: Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Validation), PowerPoint, Tableau, SQL, Power BI
- EMR Systems & Healthcare IT: Epic, Allscripts, Athena
- Compliance & Auditing: HIPAA, HITECH, HEDIS, Anti-Kickback Statute, State Privacy Regulations
- Project & Process Management: Microsoft Project, Trello, Jira, SOP Development, Workflow Optimization
Accomplishments
- Increased team productivity by 20.6% in 2024 compared to 2022, achieving a record OMAP score of 4.80 despite operating with one less team member.
- Reduced Turnaround Time (TAT) by 8.05% within the last quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter.
- Boosted team efficiency by 25% from 2023 by maintaining consistent request processing volumes (15,946 in 2024 vs. 16,491 in 2023) despite a 20% reduction in workforce.
- Reduced compliance risks by conducting internal audits, identifying and resolving discrepancies early, resulting in one UAD found in 2024, after three consecutive years with zero reported UADs.
- Led company-wide training initiatives, educating 25+ team members in internal and external teams on EMR systems and regulatory compliance.
- Trained 5+ remote employees from another team on processing clinic requests, successfully managing the transfer of a new workflow in under a month, collaborating with the Director of Clinics to implement the change smoothly.
Certification
- Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project, 04/01/23, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing
- Foundations of Project Management, 12/01/22, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Change Management
- Tableau For Healthcare, 10/01/21, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Data Analytics, Tableau
- Certified Coding Professional (CPC-A), 06/01/21 - 06/01/23, Medical Coding
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Pending 2025
Timeline
Lead Health Information Specialist
Datavant
03.2024 - Current
Health Information Specialist (ROI)
Datavant
08.2021 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Information Management
CUNY School of Professional Studies