Roxanne Pettiford
Farrell,PA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HIM Analyst
UPMC
01.2012 - Current
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of electronic health records (EHRs) in strict adherence to Medical Staff Bylaws, entity-specific policies, and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, ensuring chart analysis accuracy remains consistently at 100%
- Demonstrate autonomy and exemplary decision-making prowess when independently analyzing EHRs for completeness, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance.
- Participate in training programs to remain current on evolving regulations, technologies, and methodologies within the Health Information Management field
- Serve as a subject matter expert in the interpretation and application of medical documentation standards, providing guidance to colleagues and contributing to the development of internal training resources
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
HIM Technician
UPMC
03.2005 - 01.2012
- Validate and ensure the completeness and validity of Release of Information (ROI) consent forms, meticulously adhering to regulatory requirements, before releasing patient records to any requesting entity
- Collaborate directly with departmental stakeholders to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve procedural and operational issues, ensuring the seamless and efficient functioning of medical records processes
- Enhanced patient data accuracy by diligently reviewing and validating medical records.
- Actively contribute to process improvement initiatives by providing valuable insights and recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical records operations
- Ensured timely processing of medical records for optimal patient care and facility efficiency.
- Serve as a pivotal liaison between coding professionals and physicians, fostering effective communication and coordination to expedite the timely completion of medical charts.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance with strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines for all patient information.
- Streamlined workflows, resulting in improved productivity by reorganizing filing systems and implementing electronic document management solutions.
Education
Bachelor's - Health Information Management (HIM)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT (Remote Learning)07.2023
Associate's - Specialized Business, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Business Institute of PA
Sharon, PA08.2005
Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Listening
- System Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Trend Forecasting
- Audit Support
- Information Gathering
- Report Preparation
- Active Learning
- Project Management
- Data Research and Validation
- MS Excel
- Risk Analysis
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Verbal and Written Communication
- SQL
- Coordinate Supplies
- Reading Comprehension
Certification
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), 08/28/23
Affiliations
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
coursework
- Healthcare Project Management
- Quality and Performance Management and Methods
- Professional Leadership and Communication for Healthcare
- Health Information Law and Regulations
- Healthcare Information Systems Management
- Foundations in Healthcare Information Management
- Principles of Management
- Critical Thinking and Logic
- Foundations in Healthcare Data Management
- Data Analytics and Information Governance
- Healthcare Financial Resource Management
- Business of IT - Project Management
Timeline
HIM Analyst
UPMC
01.2012 - Current
HIM Technician
UPMC
03.2005 - 01.2012
Bachelor's - Health Information Management (HIM)
Western Governors University
Associate's - Specialized Business, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Business Institute of PA
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