Sheila Sandoval
Eagle,CO
Summary
Detail-focused HIM Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability to ensure seamless operations in healthcare settings. Strong background in health records and information management. Focused on security and performance in face of changing industry demands and regulations. Analytical in approaching database and recordkeeping problems to identify optimal improvements. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
HIM Tech
Vail Valley Surgery Center
Vail, Colorado
01.2017 - Current
- Reporting and communicating for all VVSC Clinic locations for physicians' offices, remedying dictation, MedTek, and coding discrepancies.
- Patient and legal medical records request fulfillment
- End of month reporting
- Tracking compliance and reporting to management
- New HIM hire training
- HIM staff coverage.
- Collaborates with clinical staff, business office staff, to identify and resolve medical record conflicts appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed data entry to update patient information in a timely manner.
- Developed and maintained an organized system for tracking medical records.
- Provided guidance and assistance to other HIM staff on departmental procedures.
- Audited charts to ensure that all pertinent documentation is present and accurate.
- Conducted quality assurance reviews of medical records to ensure accuracy of coding and billing information.
- Executed release of information requests according to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated activities between various departments regarding access, storage, retrieval, transfer or destruction of healthcare records.
- Utilized computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases to maintain patient data.
- Generated reports for management review on request.
- Resolved discrepancies in medical records through research or contact with healthcare providers.
- Assisted in training new HIM staff members on proper document handling techniques.
- Prepared correspondence related to patient health information requests.
- Met needs of physicians and other treating team members with timely retrievals of patient medical records.
- Improved integrity and completeness of medical records by consulting with clinical staff to resolve coding and diagnostic mistakes.
Business Office Manager
BW INC
Eagle, Colorado
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Managed family general contractor construction company.
- Single-family homes and commercial tenant finishes.
- Processing invoices, QuickBooks, data entry, AIA document preparation, local and state entity document preparation and submissions.
- Client management.
- Managed office budget and ensured accurate financial records were kept.
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure efficient workflow in the office.
- Organized filing systems for easy retrieval of documents.
- Provided customer service support to clients by responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Monitored accounts receivable, advising of delinquencies or other account irregularities.
Revenue Cycle Assistant
Vail Health
Vail , Colorado
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Assisted Revenue Cycle Director overseeing billing, invoicing, arranging payment methods, overseeing collections, accounts receivable, and proper financial statements.
- Escalated patient complaints.
- Assisted with staff corrective action.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for staff members.
- Provided administrative support to senior management team.
- Compiled data into spreadsheets for analysis or reporting purposes.
- Created agendas for meetings, took meeting minutes, distributed notes to attendees afterwards.
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
Business Office Manager
BW INC
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Managed family general contractor construction company
- Single family homes and commercial tenant finishes
- Processing invoices, quick books, data entry, AIA document preparation, Local and State entity document prep and submissions
- Client management.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics And Information Management
Davenport University
05-2026
BA - Public Administration, Social Science
Michigan State University
Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate ABA - Legal Research and Writing
Lansing Community College
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Amkai
- HST
- DocBuddy
- Medtek
- Quickbooks
- Excel
- MiniTab
- Data Entry
- Data Integrity
Hobbies and Interests
- Safehealth
- Hiking
- Skiing
Timeline
HIM Tech
Vail Valley Surgery Center
01.2017 - Current
Business Office Manager
BW INC
01.2012 - 01.2016
Revenue Cycle Assistant
Vail Health
01.2003 - 01.2010
Business Office Manager
BW INC
01.1998 - 01.2002
Master of Science - Health Informatics And Information Management
Davenport University
BA - Public Administration, Social Science
Michigan State University
Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate ABA - Legal Research and Writing
Lansing Community College
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