Richard Villegas
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Proven Medical Records and Health Information Technician with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes through the implementation of efficient electronic health record systems at Overlook Medical Center. Expert in HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality, I excel in fostering teamwork and leveraging analytical thinking to improve medical record accuracy by over 30%.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Overlook Medical Center
05.2008 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with timely access to accurate medical records, contributing to better patient outcomes.
- Implemented electronic health record systems, improving the accessibility and organization of medical documentation.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations through diligent management of confidential patient data.
- Assisted patients in understanding their rights regarding personal health information privacy under HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Trained fellow technicians on best practices for managing health information, fostering a high-performance team environment.
- Implemented quality control measures within the department, resulting in improved accuracy rates in medical record keeping.
- Monitored changes in regulations and guidelines affecting medical records management, adjusting departmental policies accordingly.
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Mountainside Hospital
06.2001 - 04.2008
- Assisted healthcare providers with timely access to accurate medical records, contributing to better patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement in documentation practices.
- Implemented quality control measures within the department, resulting in improved accuracy rates in medical record keeping.
- Acted as a liaison between departments, coordinating efforts to achieve efficient interdepartmental communication concerning health information management.
- Assisted patients in understanding their rights regarding personal health information privacy under HIPAA regulations.
- Implemented electronic health record systems, improving the accessibility and organization of medical documentation.
- Developed and maintained organized filing system for medical records to adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Transcribed and entered patient medical information into electronic medical records systems.
- Processed and tracked requests for medical records from external organizations.
Education
No Degree - English
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2006
High School Diploma -
La Salle High School
Medellin, Colombia12.2004
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Electronic Health Records programs
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical terminology understanding
- Bilingual - Spanish
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
- Microsoft Excel
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Electronic Health Record Specialist
- Reliability
Timeline
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Overlook Medical Center
05.2008 - Current
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Mountainside Hospital
06.2001 - 04.2008
No Degree - English
Bergen Community College
High School Diploma -
La Salle High School
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