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Lizette Perkins

San Benito

Summary

Detail-oriented Health Information Clerk with a proven track record in patient data management and HIPAA compliance. Committed to enhancing organizational efficiency and ensuring data accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Information Clerk

Datavant
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed patient data entry and maintenance using electronic health record systems.
  • Ensured compliance with health information regulations and data privacy standards.
  • Assisted healthcare providers in retrieving patient records efficiently and accurately.
  • Streamlined filing processes for medical documents, enhancing retrieval time by 25%.
  • Processed records efficiently and oversaw timely project completion.
  • Verified accuracy and overall completeness of medical records by auditing and reviewing patient information.
  • Used medical center hardware and software to produce required reports.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, addressing inquiries related to their health records efficiently and professionally.
  • Maintained an organized work environment through effective time management strategies.
  • Enhanced patient data confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy regulations and guidelines.
  • Processed medical release forms in a timely manner, ensuring proper authorization was obtained before disclosing sensitive information.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
  • Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
  • Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
  • Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Company and Facility policies and procedures.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information.
  • Maintain working knowledge of Company and facility software.
  • Adhere to the Company's and Customer facilities Code of Conduct and policies.
  • Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating volumes.
  • Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.
  • Enhanced need for attention to detail for medical records.
  • Consistent application of medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure.
  • Responsible for managing patient health records.
  • Answering of inbound/outbound calls.
  • assist with patient walk-ins.
  • Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.

Medical Records Clerk

Port Isabel Detention Center (STG International)
Los Fresnos, TX
07.2020 - 03.2023
  • Record Management: Initiate, update, and maintain comprehensive inmate health records.
  • Clinic Preparation: Pull, prepare, and organize medical charts for sick calls, chronic care clinics, and inmate transfers.
  • Compliance & Confidentiality: Strictly adhere to HIPAA and Privacy Act regulations regarding Protected Health Information (PHI).
  • Documentation: Process and file diagnostic test results, integrate previous incarceration records, and fulfill authorized information requests.

Front Desk Clerk

Su Clinica Familiar
Harlingen, TX
03.2018 - 08.2018

Greet and welcome patients in a pleasant, respectful, culturally appropriate manner.

Refrains from texting and speaking on the cell phone while on duty. Refrains form informal communication with patients.

Makes return appointments according to return slip.

Medical Support Assistant (Contractor)

Dept of Veterans Affairs
Harlingen, TX
07.2014 - 11.2016
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointments to enhance clinic efficiency.
  • Coordinated communication between medical staff and veterans to ensure timely care delivery.
  • Implemented electronic health records systems, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Assisted with patient intake processes, ensuring compliance with VA protocols and standards.
  • Worked in Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic and also the VA Health Care center

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX
04-2011

Certificate of Technical Studies - Health Information Technology

Texas State Technical College
Harlingen
04-2005

Skills

  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Organizational growth
  • Strong attention to detail
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Patient confidentiality compliance
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Detail-oriented
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Computer proficiency
  • Data entry
  • Self motivation
  • Medical release of information ROI processes
  • Records accuracy
  • Adaptability
  • Professional demeanor
  • Word processing software

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Health Information Clerk

Datavant
05.2023 - Current

Medical Records Clerk

Port Isabel Detention Center (STG International)
07.2020 - 03.2023

Front Desk Clerk

Su Clinica Familiar
03.2018 - 08.2018

Medical Support Assistant (Contractor)

Dept of Veterans Affairs
07.2014 - 11.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

Texas State Technical College

Certificate of Technical Studies - Health Information Technology

Texas State Technical College