Lizbeth Ramirez
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
22
years of professional experience
Dynamic health information management professional with extensive experience at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and Kindred Hospital. Proven track record in enhancing record accuracy and compliance, while mentoring staff and implementing efficient processes. Skilled in electronic health records systems and passionate about continuous improvement, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and data integrity.
Work History
Supervising Health Information Management Assistant
1 Year 7 Months- Processed patient records for accuracy and compliance with health regulations.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to manage and update patient information efficiently.
- Assisted in the coordination of medical coding and billing processes to ensure timely reimbursements.
- Supported data entry tasks, enhancing productivity within the Health Information Management department.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to resolve discrepancies in patient documentation effectively.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducted routine audits of health information to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Trained new team members on departmental procedures and software applications used in health information management.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Medical Records Manager
16 Years 9 Months- Managed medical records operations, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Developed and implemented efficient record-keeping procedures to enhance retrieval speed and accuracy.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for document management and patient confidentiality.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline data entry processes, improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Managed electronic health records system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Managed the release of information process, safeguarding sensitive patient data while adhering to legal requirements.
- Assisted healthcare providers with timely access to accurate medical records, contributing to better patient outcomes.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records.
- Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
Retail Supervisor
2 Years 10 Months- Processed patient records for accuracy and compliance with health regulations.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to manage and update patient information efficiently.
- Assisted in the coordination of medical coding and billing processes to ensure timely reimbursements.
- Supported data entry tasks, enhancing productivity within the Health Information Management department.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to resolve discrepancies in patient documentation effectively.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducted routine audits of health information to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Trained new team members on departmental procedures and software applications used in health information management.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
High School Diploma
Skills
Establish Policies
Process and Performance Improvement
Medical Records and Documentation
Medical Terminology
Patient Records Documentation
Daily Logs
Record Analysis
Department Oversight
Health Information Systems (HIS)
Mentoring
Recruiting and Interviewing
Electronic Health Records Systems
Timeline
Supervising Health Information Management Assistant
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Medical Records Manager
Kindred Hospital Rancho
10.2006 - 07.2023Read More
Retail Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
12.2003 - 10.2006Read More
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science from Health Information Technology
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AB Miller High School
High School Diploma
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