Nevada Thorpe
FORT MC COY,FL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Medical Records Specialist with extensive experience at SMA Healthcare, excelling in records management and quality assurance. Proven ability to implement security measures and develop efficient processes, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Strong problem-solving skills and adept at maintaining patient data confidentiality while enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medial Records Specialist
SMA Healthcare
Ocala, FL
05.2019 - Current
- Scanned paper documents into digital formats as needed.
- Ensured that all records were properly labeled and filed away safely.
- Created databases for storing electronic documents in a secure manner.
- Reviewed and updated records, documents, and files for accuracy.
- Performed quality assurance checks on incoming data to ensure accuracy.
- Generated spreadsheets to track data related to records management.
- Implemented security measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
- Archived inactive records according to established procedures.
- Developed guidelines for disposal of outdated or obsolete documents.
- Processed requests from authorized personnel for access to confidential information.
- Assisted with the development of new methods and procedures for managing records.
- Prepared reports to document recordkeeping activities.
- Identified discrepancies between physical and digital records systems.
- Conducted periodic audits of the existing records system to identify areas for improvement.
- Retrieved records upon request from internal or external sources.
- Created or updated records with new files or information.
- Retrieved, sorted, copied and filed all documents and paperwork.
Medical Records Clerk
Centurion
Ocala, FL
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained a secure filing system for confidential documents.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to the maintenance of accurate medical records.
- Conducted periodic audits of physical documentation versus electronic health records.
- Resolved any discrepancies found in the review process.
- Assisted in developing processes for maintaining current information in patient's files.
- Updated patient files with new medical information as needed.
- Responded to inquiries from patients, physicians and other healthcare providers regarding medical records.
- Processed incoming medical records requests.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and accuracy according to established guidelines.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
Medical Assistant
Lorven Heart & Vascular Institute
Ocala, FL
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Ensured that all required forms were completed accurately and completely prior to storage or release.
- Collected, filed, scanned, and retrieved confidential patient information.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling protected health information.
- Identified discrepancies between paper and electronic records.
- Performed data entry into electronic health record systems.
- Processed requests for copies of patient medical files within designated timeframes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all activities related to medical records.
- Resolved any issues relating to incomplete documentation or coding errors.
- Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures for medical record keeping.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL03-2011
Skills
- Records management
- Electronic documentation
- Data entry
- Quality assurance
- Database creation
- HIPAA compliance
- Document scanning
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Records retention scheduling
- Records destruction
- Software applications
- Legal requirements
- Confidentiality protocols
- Phone answering
- Document analysis
- Computer operations
- Medical release of information ROI processes
- Communication skills
- Medical information acquisition
- Patient data confidentiality
Certification
- Florida Notary
Timeline
Lead Medial Records Specialist
SMA Healthcare
05.2019 - Current
Medical Records Clerk
Centurion
09.2018 - 03.2019
Medical Assistant
Lorven Heart & Vascular Institute
06.2014 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University
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