Marilyn Maldonado
Bradenton,Florida
Summary
Health information professional prepared for role with in-depth knowledge of medical record management and data analysis. Proven ability to enhance system efficiency and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in electronic health records (EHR) systems and patient confidentiality. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering high-quality performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Specialist
Empath Tidewell Hospice
04.2007 - Current
- Process and organize eROI and iROI for the organization
- Coordinate with requestors i.e., legal staff, government officials, and insurance companies including 3rd party records retrievals
- Manage and maintain the disclosure logs for any discrepancies and/or HIPAA violations
- Train new employees and volunteers within the organization including HIPAA laws and FL statutes
- Streamlined the release of information process for patients, ensuring timely access to their medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, fostering effective communication channels to address any concerns related to patient data management or documentation practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans, promoting optimal patient outcomes through accurate documentation and communication.
- Improved patient data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and updating electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by conducting regular staff training sessions and implementing privacy policies within the organization.
- Served as a resource for other team members by sharing expertise and knowledge on complex health information management topics, contributing to overall departmental success.
- Established efficient workflows for medical record requests, reducing processing time without compromising on quality or accuracy.
- Assisted with the preparation for and successful completion of audits by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with all industry regulations.
- Assisted in the transition to a new electronic health record system, resulting in improved data management and accessibility for healthcare providers.
- Sorted, scanned and indexed documents, developed workflows and processed workflow reports to keep clinical records maintained in accordance with guidelines.
- Maintained relationships with medical providers, suppliers, and reporters.
- Followed up with patients about medical and healthcare processes.
- Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
Education
No Degree - Graduate Certificate
Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, IL10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Chicago, IL04-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
Chicago, IL12-2020
No Degree - Medical Billing & Coding Certificate
DeVry University
Chicago, IL12-2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records
- Patient confidentiality maintenance
- Health information exchange
- Medical record auditing
- Healthcare regulatory compliance
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Information Specialist
Empath Tidewell Hospice
04.2007 - Current
No Degree - Graduate Certificate
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
No Degree - Medical Billing & Coding Certificate
DeVry University
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