Tamara Burwell-Harris
Dallas,TX
Summary
Polished professional manages multiple tasks, utilizes electronic medical record systems, and provides excellent customer service to patients and staff. Adheres to medical records policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations. Track record of effectively troubleshooting issues and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Focused professional bringing many years' experience to growing industry company. Highly adept in managing billing and collections for single and multisite organizations. Successful in exceeding collections targets when reducing aged accounts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Accent Care Home Health
Dallas, TX
04.2018 - Current
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
ROI
CIOX HEALTH, Health Information Managment
Dallas, Tx
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
- Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
Credentialing Specialist
UnitedHealth Group
Richardson, TX
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Conducted primary source verifications such as background checks and board certifications.
- Prepared records for site visits and file audits.
- Obtained NPI numbers for providers and facilities and updated existing profiles.
- Received and evaluated applications to look for missing and inaccurate information.
- Enrolled providers and Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance plans.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Processed re-credentialing applications for existing providers according to contractual requirements.
- Prepared correspondence for various departments concerning credentialing updates or requests for additional information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Brooklyn, NY05.2007
Some College (No Degree) - BSN
West Coast University
Richardson, TXSkills
- Medical Terminology
- EMR / EHR
- Medical Terminology Understanding
- Data Security
- Account Management
- Records Management
- Insurance Eligibility
- Data Entry
- Document Scanning
- HIPAA Regulations
Timeline
ROI
CIOX HEALTH, Health Information Managment
07.2021 - 09.2022
Home Health Aide
Accent Care Home Health
04.2018 - Current
Credentialing Specialist
UnitedHealth Group
04.2017 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Some College (No Degree) - BSN
West Coast University