Prudence Russell
Saint Martinville,LA
Summary
Accomplished Medical Records Analyst with a proven track record at Iberia Medical Center, excelling in maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Demonstrated expertise in clinical documentation and a strong ability to improve departmental efficiency. Skilled in EMR/EHR systems and renowned for exceptional customer service, contributing significantly to patient care quality and data accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
HIM Team Lead/IP Analyst
Iberia Medical Center
05.2012 - Current
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
- Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scanting and indexing important documents and files.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
- Generated and maintained statistical data.
Medical Records Analyst
Dauterive Hospital
04.2006 - 05.2012
- Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Maintained relationships with medical providers.
- Assisted with typing, data entry, and answering incoming calls as required.
- Provided training to new records clerks to improve knowledge and skills.
Pre-K Teacher
Iberia Parish School Board
08.2001 - 03.2006
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
Medical Records Specialist
Iberia Medical Center
08.1996 - 08.2001
- Completed clerical duties and tasks.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Pulled patient charts for physicians to prepare physicians for appointments.
- Delivered charts to assigned areas of hospital by following established routing procedures.
- Performed general office duties such as faxing and scanning documents and sorting incoming and outgoing mail to improve overall office productivity.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies -
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Lafayette, LA05-1996
High School Diploma -
New Iberia Senior High
New Iberia, LA05-1990
Skills
- Confidentiality
- HIPAA Regulations
- Medical record auditing
- Medical terminology understanding
- EMR / EHR
- Medical Terminology
- Document Scanning
- Customer Service
- Written and verbal communication
- Departmental cross-coverage
- Data Entry
- Electronic medical records handling
- Record retention guidelines
- Work well independently
Timeline
HIM Team Lead/IP Analyst
Iberia Medical Center
05.2012 - Current
Medical Records Analyst
Dauterive Hospital
04.2006 - 05.2012
Pre-K Teacher
Iberia Parish School Board
08.2001 - 03.2006
Medical Records Specialist
Iberia Medical Center
08.1996 - 08.2001
Bachelor of General Studies -
University of Southwestern Louisiana
High School Diploma -
New Iberia Senior High
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