Sara McGill
Long Beach,MS
Summary
Seasoned health information professional with over 8 years of IT/EHR experience, adept in HIPAA compliance and system analysis. Proven track record of enhancing documentation quality and care coordination. Excels in critical thinking and multitasking, poised to bring robust EHR implementation skills and a forward-thinking approach to your team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
UR Coordinator
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Provided ongoing education to clinical staff on the importance of proper documentation for optimal reimbursement and compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans, and coordination of care for improved outcomes.
- Evaluated medical necessity criteria using evidence-based guidelines to ensure that services provided were both clinically appropriate and costeffective.
Discharge Planner
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Worked with medical teams, patients, and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
Insurance Agent
Allstate-Chris Boudreax
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Efficiently managed policy renewals, ensuring timely processing and accurate coverage updates.
EMR Quality Analyst
Singing River Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2021
- System manager for Midas Care Management.
- Responsible for performing diversified duties required to maintain computer system applications.
- Design reports, implement reports, and analyze technical problems.
Director of Health Information
Gulfport Behavioral Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Served on a team to implement EHR and train staff.
- Senior leadership, Privacy Officer, Lead Forms Committee, and Inpatient Coder.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing staff to improve quality of documentation.
Director of Health Information
Canopy Children's Solutions
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Served on a team to implement an EHR and train staff.
- Design and implement coding reports and report to performance improvement staff.
- Collaborate with providers and nursing staff to improve documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS07.2024
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MSAssociate of Arts -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MSSkills
- IT/EHR experience-7 years
- RHIA- expected 9/2024
- EHR Implementation
- HIPAA Compliance
- System Analysis Experience
- Database Management
- Report Preparation
- Discharge Planning
- Care Coordination
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Board of Directors for MSHIMA for 2016-2018.
- MSHIMA Rising Star Award 2017.
Timeline
UR Coordinator
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Discharge Planner
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Insurance Agent
Allstate-Chris Boudreax
02.2021 - 09.2022
EMR Quality Analyst
Singing River Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2021
Director of Health Information
Gulfport Behavioral Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2019
Director of Health Information
Canopy Children's Solutions
05.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
William Carey University
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Hinds Community College
Associate of Arts -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
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