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Patricia Hunter

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN
Flowery Branch,GA

Summary

Versatile Health Information Technician versed in Medical Insurance, Benefits Management, EPIC EHR system, Medical Terminology, HIPAA, HEDIS, and Medical Customer Service. Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office. Desire to utilize professional experience and abilities to take on new challenge with an established company.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Student

Medical Coding Academy
Flowery Branch, GA
05.2020 - 07.2021

During the pandemic, I decided to continue my education. I have attended an online Medical Coding Academy and completed the course. I am currently scheduled to sit for my CPC certification exam in August of 2021.

Medical Records Abstractor

Change HealthCare, Altegra Health - REM-X
Alpharetta, GA
12.2019 - 05.2020

Worked as a contract employee abstracting healthcare encounters from patient records for annual HEDIS review.

Pharmacy Customer Care

ProCareRx
Gainesville, GA
12.2016 - 08.2019
  • Responded to all customer inquiries via email thoroughly and professionally.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
  • Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly.
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
  • Answered customer questions about product availability and shipment times.
  • Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
  • Worked directly with management to achieve a successful email campaign program.
  • Produced ad hoc reports and documents for senior team members.
  • Responsible for creative design for prominent email campaign.

Release of Information Specialist

CIOX Health
Alpharetta, GA
06.2015 - 12.2016
  • Receive and review medical record request from doctors, hospitals, lawyers, courts, state and federal agencies for HIPAA compliance, and release medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Use EPIC, Smart Link, eSmart Log, Cerner Power Chart, Sorian Financial, and various other Software and medical record programs to perform daily tasks.
  • Communicate professionally with doctors, hospitals, and lawyers to resolve medical record request issues.
  • Verified data integrity and accuracy.
  • Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation.

Fax/Mail specialist

Altegra Health
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • Requesting medical charts for HEDIS Review.
  • Document Management Specialist- uploaded received charts into system for review and coding.

Front Desk Associate

City of Des Peres - The Lodge
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted guests and members with new membership and class enrollment.
  • Assisted with set-up for parties and meetings.
  • Assisted administrative staff with various duties.

Health Services Specialist

CIGNA Healthcare
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Inbound and outbound call center environment.
  • Performed pre-certifications for members.
  • Daily census count.
  • Updated system with discharge status and new admissions.
  • Assisted case management nurses with obtaining clinical information.
  • Determined the complexity of case and forwarded to medical staff.
  • Assisted managers with various statistical reports.

Education

No Degree - Medical Coding -CPC

Medical Coding Academy
Online
05.2020 - 07.2021

Associates of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

Saint Louis Community College
Saint Louis, MO
01.2011 - 01.2014

Certificate - Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting

Midlands Technical College

High School Diploma -

Miramar High School
Miramar, FL

Skills

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Timeline

Student

Medical Coding Academy
05.2020 - 07.2021

No Degree - Medical Coding -CPC

Medical Coding Academy
05.2020 - 07.2021

Medical Records Abstractor

Change HealthCare, Altegra Health - REM-X
12.2019 - 05.2020

Pharmacy Customer Care

ProCareRx
12.2016 - 08.2019

Release of Information Specialist

CIOX Health
06.2015 - 12.2016

Fax/Mail specialist

Altegra Health
03.2015 - 05.2015

Front Desk Associate

City of Des Peres - The Lodge
01.2013 - 01.2014

Associates of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

Saint Louis Community College
01.2011 - 01.2014

Health Services Specialist

CIGNA Healthcare
01.2003 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Miramar High School

Certificate - Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting

Midlands Technical College
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