Detail-oriented Medical Records Professional with significant experience in healthcare operations across hospital and behavioral health settings. Expertise in maintaining accurate patient records, managing protected health information, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Committed to supporting clinical teams through efficient document management while upholding accuracy and confidentiality.
Work History
Health Information Management Technician
13 Years 1 Month
SIERRA TUCSON, LLC | 06.2013 - Current
Maintain, organize, scan, and securely manage patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
Review medical documentation for completeness, accuracy, and proper filing within electronic and paper record system.
Process record requests and coordinate the retrieval of patient information for authorized healthcare providers and departments.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and administrative staff to ensure timely access to medical records needed for patient care.
Support patient admissions, discharges, and continuity-of-care processes through accurate documentation management.
Maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information while complying with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Perform high-volume data entry and document management while prioritizing accuracy and attention to detail.
Assist patients, visitors, and staff by providing professional customer service and administrative support.
Executed daily psychiatric and medical ICD-10 coding to maintain compliance and optimize payment accuracy for the facility.
Private Elderly Caregiver
2 Years 10 Months
Private Care | 08.2010 - 06.2013
Document patient care activities, observations, and changes in condition to support continuity of care.
Monitor patient health status and communicate concerns to healthcare professionals and family members.
Maintain accurate records while protecting confidential patient information.
Coordinate appointments, medication reminders, and healthcare-related documentation.
Support patient safety, comfort, and independence through compassionate care and effective communication.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | 06-2030
Skills
HIPAA regulations
ICD-10-CM coding
Healthcare Documentation
Health Information Management
Healthcare reimbursement
Healthcare data analytics
Data management
Anatomy & Physiology
Patient Care
Medical Terminology
Accomplishments
Voted employee of the month five times while working at Sierra Tucson
Health Information Management Technician at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of GreeleyHealth Information Management Technician at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Greeley
Health Information Management Technician at San Diego County, Sheriff’s DepartmentHealth Information Management Technician at San Diego County, Sheriff’s Department