Mary Alaniz
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Registered Health Information Specialist with 10 years of experience delivering accurate and up-to-date health information to colleagues and customers. Well-versed with medical terminology and diagnoses and on legal and regulatory health care requirements. Technically advanced and personable professional with proven proficiency. Excels in critical thinking and HIPAA compliance, enhancing program deliverables and patient data management. Demonstrated success in improving departmental accuracy rates and fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
Populus Group
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of program deliverables, maintaining project schedules and meeting objectives.
- Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
- Managed complex calendars for multiple medical practitioners, verifying accuracy of all appointments.
Health Information Specialist
Ciox Health Phoenix
01.2022 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Organized educational seminars for healthcare providers on proper documentation techniques, leading to more accurate reimbursement claims submissions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans, promoting optimal patient outcomes through accurate documentation and communication.
Service Advisor
Texas Health And Human Service Commission
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Ensured adherence to state regulations by maintaining timely documentation and meeting reporting deadlines.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine client eligibility for various programs and services.
Health Information Specialist
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
12.2012 - 04.2021
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, attending relevant workshops and conferences to continuously improve professional skills.
- Improved patient data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and updating electronic health records.
- Directed and assisted pulling and procurement of medical files according to established procedures.
- Increased departmental accuracy rates through regular quality assurance checks on coded diagnoses and procedures.
- Coordinated closely with IT professionals to troubleshoot technical issues related to electronic health records systems, minimizing downtime for clinical staff members.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX05.2013
Skills
- Proactive mindset
- Report Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Customer service experience
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Analytical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Document Scanning
- Release of Information Requests
- Health information technology
- Data Entry
Certification
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Populus Group
02.2024 - Current
Health Information Specialist
Ciox Health Phoenix
01.2022 - 02.2024
Service Advisor
Texas Health And Human Service Commission
04.2021 - 12.2021
Health Information Specialist
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
12.2012 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
South Texas College
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
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