Terri Hooper
Houghton Lake,MI
Summary
Director with extensive experience in Epic and eCW software, managing a large Health Information Management department at MidMichigan Community Health Services. Expertise in maintaining timely, accurate, and confidential medical records. Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally, with a solid understanding of global privacy laws and industry best practices. Proven track record in enhancing organizational compliance with privacy requirements and improving data protection efforts.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance & Privacy Officer/ HIM Director
MidMichigan Community Health Services
Houghton Lake, US
06.2015 - Current
- Participated in risk management and claims management committees for a large FQHC non-profit medical practice.
- Managed HIPAA breach program and reported privacy breaches to Office for Civil Rights to uphold regulatory compliance.
- Developed HIPAA training aligned with HRSA requirements to ensure compliance and employee awareness.
- Oversaw incident response plans for data breaches and security threats.
- Conducted internal audits to verify compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to data privacy.
- Evaluated third-party services used by the organization for compliance with relevant standards concerning user privacy.
- Managed operations for a large FQHC non-profit medical practice.
Education
Master of Science - Legal Studies-Healthcare Law & Policy
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- data privacy management
- risk assessment
- internal auditing
- health information systems
- compliance monitoring
- records management
- Health records review
- Clinical documentation
- Medical coding
- Information governance
- Proficient in EPIC
- Accurate documentation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Data analysis
- Staff supervision
- Employee performance evaluations
- Risk analysis
- Employee recruitment and hiring
- Process implementation
- policy development
- Data privacy
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA and HITECH requirements
- Risk management and compliance
- Policy writing and development
- Incident response and investigations
- Data protection and privacy expertise
- Audit documentation and reporting
- Healthcare regulations knowledge
- Communication and reporting skills
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Project management and development
Certification
• Coleman Associates HIMP Training Certification, 10/01/22, Present
• CompTIA Project+, 08/01/19, Present
• CPI Verbal Intervention Training Certification, 03/01/24, 03/01/28
• Driver's License, Valid
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional, Certified
• CompTIA Project+, 08/01/19, Present
• CPI Verbal Intervention Training Certification, 03/01/24, 03/01/28
• Driver's License, Valid
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional, Certified
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Compliance & Privacy Officer/ HIM Director
MidMichigan Community Health Services
06.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Legal Studies-Healthcare Law & Policy
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Western Governors University