Maria Benedicta Garcia
Azusa,CA
Summary
Reliable Medical Records Clerk with 3 years of experience receiving, routing, filing and delivering wide range of medical documentation. Energetic and focused with strong organizational skills. Builds rapport with staff to foster smooth and effective department operations. Strong knowledge of Release of Information policies and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Coordinator
Charter Hospice Of SGV (Charter Healthcare)
Covina, CA
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
- Recorded patients' medical history, status, services provided and other information necessary for compliance with reporting requirements.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers.
- Gathered patient information by collecting demographic information from variety of sources.
Medical Records Coordinator
Revive Cambridge Hospice (Charter Healthcare)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
- Recorded patients' medical history, status, services provided and other information necessary for compliance with reporting requirements.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers.
Payroll Representative
Charter Healthcare
UPLAND/RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 60 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Uploaded time records into Excel and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reviewed time records for 60 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
Billing Data Entry
Charter Hospice
Colton, CA
09.2011 - 12.2018
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Organized, sorted and checked input data against original documents.
- Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.
- Located and corrected data entry errors and reported to management.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
- Verified accuracy of data before transcribing.
- Gathered data from multiple sources and programs.
- Maintained ongoing communication with relevant departments to confirm accurate data delivery.
- Identified data entry errors and reported to necessary departments.
- Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
- Sent completed entries to Billing Supervisor for evaluation and final approval.
Education
Associate of Science - IAHCSMM Central Service Technical Course
Central Sterilization Solutions
Riverside, CA04.2018
Associate of Science - Home Health Aide
Best American Healthcare University
Riverside, CA09.2011
Associate of Science - Nurse Assistant Training Program
Medical Career College
Fremont, CA09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines06.1985
Skills
- Medical History Recording
- Patient Records Documentation
- Workflow Processes
- Office Health Records Preparation
- Clerical Support
- Word Processing Software
- Medical Records and Documentation
- Patient Medical Records Maintenance
- Records Scanning
References
1) Sabina del Rosario
Cellphone Number: (714) 322-2357
Email: chrthse@aol.com
Work: Consultant - Reche Canyon Rehabilitation Center
Former Chief Operating Officer - Charter Healthcare Group for 20 years
2) Laynette Elizondo
Cellphone: (909) 991-8847
Email: Mitch_palec@yahoo.com
Work: Former Medical Records Director/Compliance Officer - Charter Healthcare Group for 12 years
Timeline
Medical Records Coordinator
Charter Hospice Of SGV (Charter Healthcare)
12.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Records Coordinator
Revive Cambridge Hospice (Charter Healthcare)
05.2019 - 12.2019
Payroll Representative
Charter Healthcare
01.2019 - 05.2019
Billing Data Entry
Charter Hospice
09.2011 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - IAHCSMM Central Service Technical Course
Central Sterilization Solutions
Associate of Science - Home Health Aide
Best American Healthcare University
Associate of Science - Nurse Assistant Training Program
Medical Career College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Santo Tomas
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