Saraja Abubakar

• Review patient medical records, analyze then extract specific information per Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) protocol, and file information in SAMHSA database for DAWN purposes.
• Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) is nationwide public health surveillance system that captures data on emergency department visits related to recent substance use and misuse directly from electronic health record (EHR) systems of participating hospitals.
• Support research initiatives by extracting pertinent data from medical records for study purposes while preserving patient confidentiality.
• Ensure accuracy of medical coding by staying up-to-date with current industry standards and attending relevant training courses.
• Reduce errors in patient records by meticulously reviewing, verifying, and correcting data entries as needed.
• Enhance patient privacy by adhering to Department of Health and Human Services strict confidentiality protocols when handling sensitive medical information.
• Maintain confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with Department of Health and Human Services security regulations.

• Facilitated efficient admissions/discharges processes by gathering necessary paperwork and verifying insurance coverage for patients.
• Supported departmental goals by participating in ongoing training sessions related to best practices for Health Unit Secretaries.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities by managing phone calls, visitor inquiries, and clerical tasks simultaneously.
• Ensured accuracy of physician orders through meticulous transcription and verification processes.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
• Supported quality improvement initiatives within unit through diligent documentation and reporting of relevant data.
• Assisted in coordination of various health services, ensuring comprehensive care for patients.
• Established organized filing systems for medical records, expediting access to essential information when needed.
• Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents within hospital as well as outside facilities.
• Served as liaison between unit team and other departments within hospital, fostering strong working relationships that benefited overall facility function.
• Consistently met deadlines for completing administrative tasks while managing priorities during high-pressure situations on unit floor.
• Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.

• Actively engaged in ongoing observation of patients' mental/emotional status and adjusting care approach accordingly for maximum support.
• Maintain patients'' dignity and privacy through respectful communication and adherence to confidentiality protocols.
• Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care throughout hospitalization.

• Continuously expanded professional knowledge through regular participation in trainings on topics such as infection control practices and crisis intervention techniques.
• Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and preventing information from outside sources.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping by meticulously updating patient charts and reporting any changes in condition to medical staff.

Occupation Code-Survey of Doctorate Recipient (SDR)

• Reviewed doctorates recipients and their current occupations to match an existing data or reassign an appropriate code to match current job description in the data base per service contract act (SCA) project conducted by The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Health (NIH).

Education Code-IPED Coding

• Reviewed Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System or postsecondary degree granting institution in The United States and abroad for the purpose of collecting institution-level data and then using the GUI interface to assign unique institution ID to all postsecondary institution to match their geographical location and level of education for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) survey.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.