Tarryn Johnson
Conyers,GA
Summary
Organized professional known for always adhering to hospital requirements, policies and procedures. Smart Medical Records Specialist promoting effective collaboration, communication and records auditing talents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Specialist
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained electronic medical records for all clients
- Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
- Provided respectful assistance to patients, staff members and insurance company representatives.
- Entered patient insurance, demographic and health information into software and confirmed records.
- Set up patient charts and documented information in various company software.
- Verified record copies before handing each over to check for and remove unnecessary details.
- Streamlined day-to-day office processes to meet long-term goals.
- Determined and implemented techniques to improve medical records retrieval process.
- Scanned incoming documentation.
- Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements.
- Observed confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Kept department clean, organized and professional.
- Consolidated diverse medical records.
- Processed and invoiced records requests from patients, providers and third parties.
- Supported administration staff with records requests to support patient care.
- Tracked and processed release of information requests.
- Scanned and validated medical records for upload.
- Organized patient charts, gathering medical histories, lab results and consents.
- Retrieved medical charts for healthcare staff for filing in medical records.
- Managed release of information requests and identified requestors as patient, relation or provider.
- Safeguarded patient records, managing data transfers in compliance with HIPAA standards and organizational regulations.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Maintained relationships with medical providers, suppliers, and reporters.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
Medical Records Specialist/Patient Travel
Aviano 31St Medical Group Air Base
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
- Followed up with patients about medical and healthcare processes.
- Established strong relationships with insurance companies and other external partners involved in processing claims or accessing patient information.
- Addressed discrepancies in medical coding promptly, liaising with relevant parties to rectify errors and maintain accurate billing information.
Medical Records Specialist/Resource Management Specialist
Osan 51st Medical Group- Air Force Base- Korea
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Medical Records Specialist/Adult Admissions Coordinator
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Maintained relationships with medical providers, suppliers, and reporters.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Transcribed and entered patient medical information into electronic medical records systems.
Education
Certificates of Completion - Expeditionary Medical Support-Health Services Man
Wright -Patterson AFB
Ohio05.2019
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Conyers, GA05.2013
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- HIPAA Compliance
- Office Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Records Management
- Information Verification
- Knowledgeable in TRICARE
- Records request handling
- Customer Service
- Medical record security
Timeline
Medical Records Specialist
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
01.2023 - Current
Medical Records Specialist/Patient Travel
Aviano 31St Medical Group Air Base
07.2021 - 05.2023
Medical Records Specialist/Resource Management Specialist
Osan 51st Medical Group- Air Force Base- Korea
04.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Records Specialist/Adult Admissions Coordinator
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
01.2016 - 09.2020
Certificates of Completion - Expeditionary Medical Support-Health Services Man
Wright -Patterson AFB
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
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