Renee King
Thomaston,GA
Summary
Adept at enhancing medical records management and HIPAA compliance, My leadership in transitioning to electronic health records and my expertise in health information systems underscore my technical acumen and commitment to confidentiality, ensuring high-quality patient care and data integrity.
Professional with expertise in managing and organizing medical records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Skilled in electronic health records management, data entry, and patient privacy protocols.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Records Coordinator
CDAC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
11.2005 - Current
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Ensured data accuracy by performing regular audits of electronic and paper-based medical records.
- Trained new staff members on proper procedures for managing, organizing, and storing medical records.
- Liaised between different departments as required to resolve any discrepancies found within patients' charts.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations governing medical record keeping practices regularly identifying areas requiring attention.
- Uploaded records to patient's individual vault.
- Assisted with the transition from paper-based to electronic health records systems, ensuring seamless integration.
- Organized annual purging of outdated or unnecessary documents in accordance with retention policies, optimizing storage space usage.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry standards and best practices.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, safeguarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
Medical Records Supervisor
The Friary of Lakeview Center
04.1999 - 08.2003
- Reduced errors in record-keeping by conducting regular audits and providing staff training on best practices.
- Provided ongoing training and resources to staff members on proper documentation practices within clinical settings.
- Developed and implemented departmental protocols for efficient records management, ensuring accuracy and organized storage of medical data.
- Managed a team of medical records clerks, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high-quality work output.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and institutional policies.
- Oversaw the processing of subpoenas and requests for release of information while maintaining patient privacy rights.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Management
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Release of information
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical terminology
- Audit preparation
- Document coordination
- File maintenance
- Health information systems
- EHR proficiency
- Record requests
- Medical records retrieval
- Electronic health records management
Certification
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Timeline
Medical Records Coordinator
CDAC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
11.2005 - Current
Medical Records Supervisor
The Friary of Lakeview Center
04.1999 - 08.2003
Associate of Science - Health Information Management
Pensacola State College
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