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Timothy Schleicher
Medical Records Abstractor
Washington,DC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Working with DAWN has provided significant experience with real time data management within hospital EMR systems including Epic. To date, positions have always centered on communication. Experience that will prove effective in improving the dynamics and quality of information being shared throughout the public health landscape. Attention to detail and ability to share knowledge between diverse users presents a valuable asset to any information enterprise.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
WestatRockville, MD
DAWN Medical Records Abstractor
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Detailed analysis of patient record clinical content.
- Consistently able to conduct reviews of over 170 patient records per day
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Generated and maintained statistical data related to medical records.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
HCR Manor CareBethesda, MD
Volunteer
03.2020 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Created charts for new patient admissions.
- Thinned active charts to keep them updated. Patient census was 60-80 on regular basis
- Filed records and helped complete records after discharge using Manor Care guidelines
- Audited Point Click Care processes under supervision of medical records coordinator at Bethesda
- Helped respond to ROI requests as needed.
All Purpose Pizza, Washington
Professional Server
01.2016 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Recognized as Favorite Restaurant by Washington Post during first year in operation
- Positive energy fuels everything done and every guest encounter
- Very popular dining destination with over 150 Guest per night.
- Serve as crucial part of information conduit between guests and kitchen and must be in fine tune with mechanics of meal preparation.
- This fills me with sense of creative purpose because I am always able to be in contact with guests who truly enjoy being part of what is happening.
- Proud of displaying grace under pressure
- Time is overriding concern in this business and remaining calm while service speed picks up is part of what makes restaurant life exciting.
Howard University HospitalWashington, DC
Student
01.2019 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Worked closely with director of department and participated in enterprise wide revenue cycle trouble shooting
- Completed project to revise provider query process for coders and clinical documentation improvement team. Streamlined process uses newly available secure messaging platforms to reduce query response times between concerned parties. Achieved 20% improvement in record completion time.
The Partisan RestaurantWashington, DC
Professional Server
01.2014 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Launching this restaurant demonstrated how to work within larger restaurant groups and taught value of sharing high value resources within larger scale operations.
- Consistently thriving business with over 150 guests per evening.
Holy Cross Health CenterSilver Spring, MD
Student
01.2018 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Holy Cross Health Center is part of Holy Cross Health Health and consists of four separate clinic locations dedicated to serving uninsured and vulnerable populations
- Silver Spring location serves approximately 75 patients per day
- Completed time use study which was able to provide actionable information about nature of patient wait times for medical care.
Education
Montgomery CollegeRockville, MD
Associate of Science from Heath Information Management
01.2017 - 05.2019
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA
BA from History
09.1987 - 02.1993
Skills
Data Management
Microsoft Office Suite
EMR / EHR
Medical terminology understanding
Written and verbal communication
Medical Records Management
DRG assignment
EPIC EMR
Excel
Records review
Medical billing and coding
Staff education and training
Additional Information
- CCS (AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist)
- RHIT (AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician)
Accomplishments
- Montgomery College, Health Information Management, AAS
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society
- Attained a 4.0 grade-point average and recieved the Award of Excellence for Health Information Management
- Studied: anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, pathophysiology,healthcare reimbursement methodologies, and the medical coding languages Well grounded in the legal responsibilities of stewarding healthcare information, including HIPAA compliance
- SOME (So Others Might Eat) and Friends Meeting of Washington
- Volunteer Coordinator (2012-2020)
- Working with the Friends Meeting of Washington I recruit and coordinate a cadre of volunteers who prepare breakfast once a month for the homeless population served by SOME. We prepare 200-400 meals on the first Saturday of every month
Software
Meditech
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
Timeline
DAWN Medical Records Abstractor
Westat
10.2020 - Current
Volunteer
HCR Manor Care
03.2020 - 04.2020
Student
Howard University Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2019
Student
Holy Cross Health Center
01.2018 - 01.2010
Montgomery College
Associate of Science from Heath Information Management
01.2017 - 05.2019
Professional Server
All Purpose Pizza
01.2016 - 10.2020
Professional Server
The Partisan Restaurant
01.2014 - 08.2016
University of Virginia
BA from History
09.1987 - 02.1993