Michelle Smarcz
Corvallis Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Albany,OR
19
years of professional experience
Enthusiastic medical office professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of EHR systems, HIPAA compliance and delivering wide range of medical documentation. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in office administration.
Work History
Medical Records Director
2 Years 1 Month- Managed and oversaw the medical records department, ensuring accurate and efficient maintenance of patient records
- Managed medical records department, ensuring accurate and efficient maintenance of patient records to uphold quality standards
- Conducted regular audits of medical records to identify errors or discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to enhance data integrity
- Performed regular audits on medical records to identify errors or discrepancies, implementing corrective actions as necessary
- Conducted audits of medical records to identify errors or discrepancies and implemented corrective actions.
- Managed the conversion of paper-based medical records into electronic format, ensuring accuracy and completeness throughout the process
- Oversaw conversion of paper-based medical records to electronic format, ensuring accuracy and completeness to support seamless access and compliance
- Collaborated with legal teams during litigation processes, facilitating accurate and timely retrieval of requested medical records to support legal requirements
- Audited charts for completeness, correcting omissions and maintaining organized, audit-ready files.
Medical Records Clerk
9 Months- Retrieved and prepared medical records to ensure timely access during appointments, surgeries, and consultations
- Reviewed medical charts to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with documentation standards
- Reviewed medical charts for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation
- Verified insurance coverage and secured necessary authorizations for procedures or treatments to facilitate patient care
- Facilitated release of medical records by responding promptly to requests from patients or authorized individuals
- Supported audits by providing requested documentation within specified timeframes
- Participated in quality assurance activities to identify and rectify errors or inconsistencies in medical records data entry and documentation practices
Patient Service Specialist
13 Years 10 Months- Executed front office duties with accurate data entry in medical database, ensuring patient records remained up-to-date
- Executed front office duties with precise data entry in medical database to ensure accurate patient records
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments
- Streamlined organization of charts and reports, improving accessibility for office staff and patients
- Organized paperwork systematically to maintain efficient office operations. to support office operations. such as charts and reports for office and patient needs
- Managed incoming communications via telephone and in person, efficiently recording and addressing inquiries and messages
Education
GED
Skills
Medical records administration
Medical records filing
HIPAA expert
Medical office administration
Records request handling
EHR implementation
Insurance verification
Record management
Timeline
Medical Records Director
Corvallis Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Medical Records Clerk
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01.2024 - 10.2024Read More
Patient Service Specialist
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05.2008 - 03.2022Read More
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GED
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