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AdministrativeAssistant

TAHIRA HOLMAN

Ewing,NJ

Summary

HOSPITAL UNIT ADMINISTRATOR CONFIDENTIAL | HIPAA COMPLIANCE Unit Clerk/Receptionist with a solid record of achievement with regard to maintaining strict, agency-wide adherence to organizational regulations. Experienced with handling nonmedical and medical administrative task in medical facilities. Interact frequently with medical personnel to process correspondences and produce required output. Practice strict procedures on safeguarding the confidentially of data. Cultivated partnerships to ensure proper inventory is maintained, patients' records are current and stored properly to ensure the Unit operates in an effective and efficient manner. Highly trained professional with a background in verifying insurance benefits and creating appropriate patient documentation. An established Insurance Verification Specialist known for handling various office tasks with undeniable ease.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Buy Smart Motors
03.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Created repair orders and invoiced client work
  • Assisted with insurance claims and billing

Health Information Management, Correspond Sec/ Rec

ROBERTWOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 03.2021
  • Improved patient data accuracy by thoroughly reviewing and validating medical records.
  • Ensured timely access to accurate patient information for medical professionals, contributing to better patient care.
  • Assisted in the transition to electronic health record systems, reducing paper waste and improving information accessibility.
  • Performed regular audits of medical records for compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining a high level of data integrity.
  • Collaborated with clinical staff to ensure proper documentation practices, resulting in improved overall record keeping.
  • Trained new employees on health information management procedures, ensuring consistent performance across the team.
  • Managed release-of-information requests, safeguarding patient privacy while providing necessary data to authorized individuals.
  • Supported the implementation of a new electronic health record system, significantly improving workflow efficiency for healthcare providers.
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues from various departments, fostering effective collaboration within the organization.
  • Regularly updated professional knowledge through continued education courses and industry conferences, applying best practices in daily work tasks.
  • Upheld HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information.
  • Retrieved medical data for physicians and patients.
  • Generated medical reports on patient admissions, treatment and discharge for disbursement to various departments.
  • Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient data, upholding ethical standards within the workplace.
  • Increased staff productivity by providing ongoing training and support for new software applications related to health information management.
  • Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.

Department Secretary, Young Adult Program

Princeton House Behavioral Health
01.2008 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for front desk secretarial duties including answering phones, directing calls and conveying messages
  • Maintains and order medical supplies as necessary
  • Create new patient chart/Disassemble discharged patient charts
  • Logs incoming and outgoing medical records charts
  • Responsible for discharge patient follow-up/continuing aftercare calls
  • Other duties include faxing, filing, sorting and distributing incoming mail
  • Ensures compliance with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations
  • Enhanced claim processing efficiency by verifying insurance coverage and obtaining pre-authorizations for procedures.

Medical Records Auditor, Women's Program

Princeton House Behavioral Health
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for auditing closed medical records, performed documentation deficiencies, maintained documentation related to physician records
  • Job responsibilities : scanning, filing creating new charts, disassembled discharged patient charts, co-pays, as well as other secretarial duties
  • Answered phones and directed calls appropriately
  • Ensured compliance with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations

Public Defender, Receptionist

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
01.2005 - 01.2007


  • Assisted in bulk mail; sorted, mailed and filed all client correspondence
  • Maintained and recorded information into client database using Access and Excel
  • Handled incoming calls on 10-line Nortel Networks System for staff of 50 employees including Public Defender Management
  • Created Pool Attorney Email list in Novell GroupWise System

Receptionist

Division of Housing Office
01.2004 - 01.2005


  • Assisted Walk-ins with hosing application procedures, and other related inquires
  • Answered phones and directed calls appropriately
  • Assisted in processing applications
  • Assisted supervisor with; filing, typing, and various clerical duties

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2022

Medical Billing and Coding Program -

Harris School of Business
2011

Skills

  • Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
  • Excel/MS Office Word / Power Point
  • Hospital Billing & Coding; ICD-9;CPT;
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Prior Authorization Processing

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Buy Smart Motors
03.2021 - Current

Health Information Management, Correspond Sec/ Rec

ROBERTWOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 03.2021

Department Secretary, Young Adult Program

Princeton House Behavioral Health
01.2008 - 01.2017

Medical Records Auditor, Women's Program

Princeton House Behavioral Health
01.2007 - 01.2008

Public Defender, Receptionist

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
01.2005 - 01.2007

Receptionist

Division of Housing Office
01.2004 - 01.2005

Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration

Liberty University

Medical Billing and Coding Program -

Harris School of Business
TAHIRA HOLMAN