Tara Johnson
Romulus,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in Medical Records Management. Expertise in health information systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in dynamic healthcare environments. Proven ability to deliver reliable data management solutions as an Army veteran and Air Force Guardsman.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Records Technician
John D. Dingell VAMC
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured HIPAA compliance while processing medical records requests efficiently.
- Facilitated record retrieval from multiple storage areas using prescribed systems.
- Communicated effectively with veterans regarding records and other needs.
- Maintained accurate database notations and compiled information in various formats.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while completing assigned tasks independently.
- Leveraged military experience to enhance understanding of veteran culture.
Health Services Management
127th Medical Group
04.2017 - Current
- Streamlined patient health services, ensuring efficient communication and documentation processes.
- Coordinated release of information, managing health record preparation and filing.
- Verified patient eligibility and processed Line of Duty determinations efficiently.
- Administered Command Staff processes, including deployment orders and position changes.
- Organized promotion packages and recorded attendance for drill pay efficiently.
House Keeping Aide
Veteran Affairs Healthcare System
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced safety by effectively cleaning and sanitizing post-surgery operating rooms.
- Utilized appropriate disinfectants to combat COVID-19 and other pathogens.
- Implemented strict protocols for personal protective equipment usage daily.
- Maintained cleanliness in pre-operation holding areas and restrooms for patient comfort.
- Executed proper disposal of biohazardous materials, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Emergency Medical Technician
US Army Reserves
08.1993 - 09.2010
- Treat casualties of training or enemy fire. Control bleeding with bandage/pressure dressings. Take and record vital signs. Apply a cervical collar. Secure a KED/backboard. Splint fractures. Apply a tourniquet. Load and transport patients to clinics. Perform CPR. Administer oxygen. Place intravenous needles and start solutions. Insert a J-tube or nasopharyngeal airway.
- Full-time 40 hours/week
Medical Billing Associate
Continuum Health Services
03.2003 - 07.2005
- Use computer database to store patient demographics, medical history and current medications. Knowledgeable of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, treatment processes, tests, diagnoses, procedures and medications. Adhering to the current version of the International Classification of Disease (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), applied ICD-10 and CPT Codes to patients’ doctor’s visits, procedures and diagnoses. Worked closely with doctors and nurses to ensure all records, clinical documentation and coding are ethical, complete and accurate. After proper coding, submitted claims to insurance company to ensure proper compensation. Collaborating with patients, third party institutions and other team members to resolve billing inconsistencies. Skillful as medical office manager for clients within the company. Knowledgeable in Outlook, Excel and Word. Keeping abreast of regulations and guidelines governing the coding environment.
- Full-time 40 hours/week
Combat Medic
US Army-Active
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Treat soldiers who are casualties of training or enemy fire. Head to toe assessment. Take and record vital signs. Control bleeding. CPR. Bandage wounds. Splint fractures. Apply traction. Apply a cervical collar and backboard. Initiate intravenous fluids. Bandage wounds. Apply pressure dressings to control or stop bleeding. Load and transport patients to higher level of care.
- Full-time 60 hours/week
Education
Certificate -
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
TNCertificate -
Airmen Leadership School
TNAssociates Degree - Liberal Arts
Wayne County Community College District
MIDiploma - College Prep
Henry Ford High School
MISkills
- Medical records retrieval
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Electronic health records management
- Customer service oriented
- Written and verbal communication
- Medical terminology understanding
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Selfridge ANGB, MI
- Health Services Management, Fort Sam Houston, TX
- Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist, National Healthcare Association
- Medical Billing, WCCCD, MI
- National Registry of EMT, US Army, TN
- Kidney Dialysis Technician, Bio-Medical Applications of Livonia, Livonia
- Medical Assistant, US Army, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Timeline
Medical Records Technician
John D. Dingell VAMC
06.2023 - Current
House Keeping Aide
Veteran Affairs Healthcare System
10.2021 - 05.2023
Health Services Management
127th Medical Group
04.2017 - Current
Medical Billing Associate
Continuum Health Services
03.2003 - 07.2005
Emergency Medical Technician
US Army Reserves
08.1993 - 09.2010
Combat Medic
US Army-Active
01.1989 - 01.1993
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Wayne County Community College District
Diploma - College Prep
Henry Ford High School
Certificate -
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Certificate -
Airmen Leadership School
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Active guardsman during Operation Iraqi Freedom
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
A soldier serving 6 months in Saudi Arabia to care for the wounded during the Persian Gulf War.