Lourdes Suarez
Antelope,CA
Summary
Self-motivated Medical Records Specialist with expertise in scanning and indexing medical records to correct chart. Bilingual individual with pleasant attitude and desire to help in any capacity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Specialist
Santa Rosa Community Health Centers
Santa Rosa, CA
10.2021 - Present
- Identified discrepancies between paper and electronic records.
- Collected, filed, scanned, and retrieved confidential patient information.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all activities related to medical records.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to coordinate release of information requests from patients, legal representatives, insurance companies.
- Performed data entry into electronic health record systems.
- Ensured that all required forms were completed accurately and completely prior to storage or release.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling protected health information.
- Prepared correspondence related to changes in patient care plans or treatment protocols.
- Provided respectful assistance to patients, staff members and insurance company representatives.
- Organized patient charts, gathering medical histories, lab results and consents.
- Kept department clean, organized and professional.
- Processed and invoiced records requests from patients, providers and third parties.
Program Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club
Cloverdale, CA
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented program activities according to established goals and objectives.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Prepared reports on progress towards program goals for management review.
- Participated in the development of new programs or modifications to existing programs.
- Assisted in developing training materials and providing instruction on how to use them effectively.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys, focus groups, interviews, regarding the effectiveness of the program.
- Organized special events related to the promotion or awareness of the program's mission or purpose.
Nurse Assistant
Ukiah Post Acute
Ukiah, CA
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Monitored all incoming supplies for expiration dates and restocked shelves when necessary.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
- Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ukiah Adult School
Ukiah, CA2020
Affiliations
I enjoy Crafting, Painting, Decorating and challenging my Creativeness in Building and DIY projects.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Records Specialist
Santa Rosa Community Health Centers
10.2021 - Present
Program Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club
08.2020 - 10.2021
Nurse Assistant
Ukiah Post Acute
11.2019 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Ukiah Adult School
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