
A highly motivated, disciplined, and dedicated health information management professional who demonstrate great work ethic and professionalism with 10 years of experience in a healthcare setting. Seeking to merge 5 years of medical coding knowledge into physics and radiologic science.
Assist with the management of coding staff. Audit charts for researches identifying opportunities as directed to ensure correct codes and APC/DRG charging appropriateness with work reports and include denial management. Assists with conducting training for internally/ externally employees and department services. Test and manage coding system updates bi weekly and quarterly to assure application efficiency. Act as a first responder to system issues related to Meditech and Clintergrity. Troubleshoot and manage system related network outages for all facilities SBMC facilities: CrossRidge Community hospital, Five Rivers Medical Center, and Lawrence Memorial. Delegate system related issues to appropriate IT group.
Responsible for and/or coordinates all systems in HIM department under direction of HIM director. Manages HIM staff as directed under direction of HIM director. Performs payroll, scheduling of staff performance appraisals and other duties. Responsible for ensuring the integrity of Master Patient Index ongoing medical record review.
Maintained patient charts in Nuclear Medicine/ Noninvasive Cardiology and Cardiology associates through computerized systems. Answers phones and schedules procedures. Performed simple miscellaneous duties at supervisor request. Coordinated and maintained clerical functions in Nuclear Medicine while promoting intra-personal communication through the heartcare center. Delivered, collected, and monitored monthly dosimetry badges to capture radiation exposure.