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Sarah Elliston
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Sarah Elliston

Advocacy
Amarillo,Tx

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Medical Records SpecialistMedical WriterMentored Student CoderCare ManagerAdvocate Member Service Representative

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Amarillo, TX
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$50000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsWork-life balance

Summary

Detail-oriented Medical Records Specialist with four years of healthcare experience in advocacy and medical writing. Expert in processing and organizing health information while ensuring compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Proven ability to streamline record retrieval and implement electronic health record systems, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care through timely access to accurate health information. Innovative and customer-focused professional with experience in service advocacy. Outstanding problem-solving, conflict resolution and leadership traits. Confident in building excellent rapport with customers and ensuring complete satisfaction with services and products. Adept at resolving internal and external issues productively.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Medical Records Specialist

Giving Home Health Care
Amarillo
06.2024 - 03.2026
  • Organized and maintained electronic health record systems for easy access.
  • Managed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Reviewed medical documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  • Facilitated retrieval of patient information for healthcare staff, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Updated patient records promptly following clinical visits and treatments.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling protected health information.
  • Ensured that all required forms were completed accurately and completely prior to storage or release.
  • Coordinated with multiple departments to streamline release of information requests from patients, legal representatives, and insurance companies.
  • Handled requests for copies of patient medical files, ensuring compliance with designated timeframes.
  • Provided training on the use of electronic health record systems to staff members.
  • Trained new staff on proper record-keeping procedures and standards.
  • Safeguarded patient records, managing data transfers in compliance with HIPAA standards and organizational regulations.

Medical Writer

Giving Home Health Care
Amarillo
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Researched complex medical topics to ensure accuracy in writing and content creation.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to gather data and insights, enhancing documentation quality.
  • Edited and reviewed documents for clarity, grammar, and adherence to guidelines.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards and best practices in medical writing.
  • Analyzed complex scientific data sets from clinical trials or research studies, producing clear written summaries for diverse audiences.
  • Developed and managed medical writing projects from start to completion, ensuring compliance with scientific and regulatory standards.
  • Managed project timelines to ensure timely delivery of medical writing assignments.
  • Organized technical information into comprehensive yet concise formats suitable for target audiences.
  • Prepared summary documents of clinical study results suitable for submission to regulatory agencies such as FDA.

Mentored Student Coder

Hereford Regional Medical Center
Hereford
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Gained 240 hours of hands-on experience in a medical setting, enhancing coding skills and familiarity with healthcare processes.
  • Partnered with healthcare providers to resolve coding discrepancies, improving accuracy and compliance in medical coding.
  • Utilized coding software to streamline data entry processes.
  • Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
  • Abstracting information from ambulance charts to be coded and entered into Cerner and 3M
  • Completed and filed Medicare/Medicaid sheets for lab charges including urinalysis, EKGs, rapid strep tests, and urine pregnancy tests to ensure accurate billing.
  • Coding clinic charts at Hereford Regional Medical Center

Sales Associate

Spirit Halloween
Amarillo
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Guided customers in selecting costumes and accessories for special events, enhancing their overall experience.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Supported customers in locating specific products, providing answers to inquiries and tailored product advice.
  • Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
  • Handled returns and exchanges following company policies and procedures.
  • Organized merchandise displays to create visually appealing shopping environments.

Box Office Cashier

Regal Entertainment
Amarillo
02.2016 - 08.2018
  • Exchanged cash accurately for ticket purchases
  • Assisted customers in selecting seats using seating chart
  • Ensured accurate printing of date, movie title, and number of tickets
  • Answer phones in regards to vendor questions/customer concerns and transfer calls to correct sectors of the theater

Education

Medical Coding Certification -

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
01-2021

Associates - General Studies

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
01-2017

High School Diploma -

Tascosa High School
Amarillo, TX
01-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Speech Pathology

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX

Skills

  • Information release
  • EMR / EHR
  • Health information systems
  • Medical records research
  • Clinical documentation
  • Data security
  • Records auditing
  • Data validation
  • Regulatory documentation
  • Information verification
  • Document management
  • Document scanning
  • Privacy compliance
  • Patient data security
  • Health information systems
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Patient inquiries
  • Case management
  • Medical record safeguarding
  • EHR systems
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Detail orientation
  • Staff training
  • Collaboration skills
  • Medical software proficiency
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Record retention guidelines
  • Medical software proficiency
  • Patient data security
  • Medical records research

Certification

CPR

Timeline

Medical Records Specialist

Giving Home Health Care
06.2024 - 03.2026

Medical Writer

Giving Home Health Care
03.2022 - 06.2024

Mentored Student Coder

Hereford Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021

Sales Associate

Spirit Halloween
08.2018 - 11.2018

Box Office Cashier

Regal Entertainment
02.2016 - 08.2018

Medical Coding Certification -

Amarillo College

Associates - General Studies

Amarillo College

High School Diploma -

Tascosa High School

Some College (No Degree) - Speech Pathology

West Texas A&M University

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