Knowledgeable Health Information Specialist with 4 years of experience in clinical database management. Adept at explaining medical terminology and data analysis with an extensive understanding of CERNER/ EMR use and training.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Management Specialist
Dodge Correctional Institution
06.2019 - Current
Assist in maintaining, auditing and monitoring thousands of paper Health Care Records (HCR’s) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Consult with other state agencies and non-state agencies regarding patient medical records, physiological records and other Bureau of Health Services (BHS) records, such as substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records for all individuals who formerly resided in DOC facility
Thoroughly review all written authorization forms for compliance with Wisconsin statutes and federal HIPAA regulations/ laws prior to release of information (ROI)
Work with statewide and out of state agencies and facilities to release Protected Health Information
Maintain constant contact via phone, USPS mail, email and or fax with over 25 county Circuit Courts, countless DOC staff members, Probation and Parole Agents, Medical Providers and former Persons in our Care (PIOC)
Excellent working and navigation knowledge of EMR to obtain such records
Perform weekly accuracy audits of scanned documentation into EMR folders to ensure documents are scanned to correct patient chart and correct folder. Run weekly reports to determine any inappropriate access by authorized users for any potential breaches of patient privacy.
Office Associate, Central Medical Records
Dodge Correctional Institution
03.2018 - 06.2019
Provided administrative program support to Health Service Unit (HSU) and CMR
Filed, shelved and retrieval of paper records
Check-in of HCR of release PIOC
Utilized database, tracking and updating daily to ensure accuracy
Maintained over 75 Contract Jail HCRs in CMR, checking to ensure proper chart and components are received from HSU and Psychological Service Unit (PSU/ AODA) charts for PIOC assigned to Contract Jail
Provided Contract Jails will necessary health record copies for placement and continuation of care
Corrections Sentencing Associate
Dodge Correctional Institution
11.2017 - 03.2018
Developed strong client relationships through timely and thorough follow-up on inquiries and concerns for 15 county jails, over 25 county Circuit Courts, countless jail staff members, Probation and Parole Agents, Social Workers and offenders at over 70 state locations
Complete release checks with wants and warrant checks, WICS checks, portal review, and CCAP review, completion of RORI paperwork, SORP paperwork, SBN documentation, Voter Ineligibility Notice and Acknowledgement, Offender Release Authorization forms and Release Plan Information
Serve detainers and send prompt disposition requests to District Attorney Ensuring proper documentation and filing is completed
Complete daily population count of over 450 inmates located at 72 facilities throughout state
Maintain Legal files and Social Service Files for over 450 inmates statewide
Ensuring proper documentation is filed correctly and adequately
Use tracking systems to ensure 100 percent accountability for inmates and their files.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
08.2001 - 08.2015
Leading Petty Officer; Staff Education and Training Department: Naval Health Clinic Groton CT
Led a team of 15 personal
Maintained yearly budget of over $450,000.00 used to order medical and office supplies needed for patient care.
Facilitated training courses as Lead Instructor such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Basic First Aid, Heart saver and annual General Military Requirements (GMTs) Ensuring above 98% compliance and 100% accuracy for clinic of over 200 staff members
As Medial Assistant I assisted Medical Providers and Nursing staff with administrative procedures; equipment maintenance; infection control; laboratory test procedures; materials management; medication administration; recording and documenting; routine medical care
Assisted in command medical readiness, health and safety inspections, relationship building, and staff management
Education
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Publisher
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft One Note
Snipping Tool
Affiliations
Active member DCI’s Veteran’s Committee
Timeline
Health Information Management Specialist
Dodge Correctional Institution
06.2019 - Current
Office Associate, Central Medical Records
Dodge Correctional Institution
03.2018 - 06.2019
Corrections Sentencing Associate
Dodge Correctional Institution
11.2017 - 03.2018
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
08.2001 - 08.2015
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