Patches Meadows
South Hutchinson,Kansas
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Center Manager
Hutchinson Recreation Commission
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Supervised the center's paid and volunteer staff and coordinates schedules and activities to ensure smooth operation of overall programs.
- Developed and coordinated activities that are suitable to seniors' abilities and interests, which included pickleball, line dancing, billiards, bingo and many other activities.
- Referred clients to appropriate community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
- Center is limited in quality and number of programs that it provides. With proper management of funds, was able to maximize center's budget to cover expenses of all activities.
- Managed work and performance of more than 20 employees and volunteers.
Health Information Manager
Mennonite Friendship Communities
07.2005 - 01.2022
- Participated in committees to discuss electronic health records and methods to improve overall workflows.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Effectively managed release of information requests, safeguarding patient privacy while adhering to legal requirements for disclosure purposes.
- Improved communication between healthcare providers, fostering better collaboration for optimal patient care through effective health information management.
- Reviewed recordkeeping procedures for patients and doctors.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Increased efficiency in handling medical records by transitioning from paper to electronic health records systems.
- Enhanced patient privacy by implementing strict confidentiality policies and procedures in managing health information.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by staying current on industry standards and updating organizational policies accordingly.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, conducting regular audits to identify areas for enhancement in health information management processes.
- Maintained relationships with medical providers, suppliers, and reporters.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff on proper documentation practices and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Championed a culture of excellence within Health Information Management department, setting performance expectations and providing regular feedback to team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish best practices for maintaining accurate and timely medical records across the organization.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing staff to improve quality of patient records documentation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05.2012
Skills
- Regulatory Standards
- Volunteer Management
- Operations Management
- Team Supervision
- Facility Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Verbal Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Decision-Making
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Senior Center Manager
Hutchinson Recreation Commission
01.2022 - 03.2024
Health Information Manager
Mennonite Friendship Communities
07.2005 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information
Hutchinson Community College