Tracey Puranda
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Results-driven, detail-oriented professional with more than 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Experienced in gathering, analyzing data, merging electronic health records, managing records, and supporting physicians and healthcare staff in facilitating timely and accurate health information. Thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with the ability to manage and complete tasks. Delivers sustainable results through strong analytical skills, superior time management and the ability to work independently. Proficient in electronic health records systems.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
H.I.M. Analyst-Contract
CSI COMPANIES
Jacksonville, FL
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Transferred patient information and documentation from Cerner emr system to EPIC system
- Linked the patient profiles from one system to the other.
Release of Information Specialist-Contract
Ciox Health
Alpharetta, GA
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed all requests and inquires for patient health Information; validated HIPAA compliant authorization; ensured requesting party had legal right to patient information; dispensed patient health information with accountability to all regulatory entities and according to the facility’s policies and procedures
- Provided excellent customer service; exhibited professional, attentive, courteous, and respectful demeanor with each customer
- Interacted with requestors to identify medical records needed for continuity of care, review, billing, or release of information
- Accessed and transmitted patient health information via various computerized health record systems, paper, data entry, fax, scanning
- Maintained the confidentiality of all patient information.
Release of Information Specialist-Contract
SCANSTAT TECHNOLGIES
Alpharetta, GA
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed all requests and inquires for patient health Information; validated HIPAA compliant authorization; ensured requesting party had legal right to patient information; dispensed patient health information with accountability to all regulatory entities and according to the facility’s policies and procedures
- Provided excellent customer service; exhibited professional, attentive, courteous, and respectful demeanor with each customer
- Interacted with requestors to identify medical records needed for continuity of care, review, billing, or release of information
- Accessed and transmitted patient health information via various computerized health record systems, paper, data entry, fax, scanning.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
EPISOURCE-Remote
Gardenia, CA
09.2016 - 08.2019
- I traveled to various medical facilities to retrieve medical information.
- Abstracted data from patient charts, Identified and located patient medical charts.
- Accessed multiple electronic medical records to gather patient records.
- Uploaded and transmitted documents, Retrieved medical information from provider offices and facilities through pulling, breaking down, copying/scanning, indexing, assembling, and uploading medical records into an image data management application.
- Communicated with medical personnel to confirm scheduled appointments.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Analyzed and extracted pertinent medical information from patient records for data entry into the electronic health record system.
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
ALBION STAFFING SOLUTIONS
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Scanned, indexed, and electronically stored documents into the electronic health record system. Entered data into electronic health record systems.
- Retrieved patient medical records in response to requests from authorized personnel.
- Updated patient files with new medical information as needed.
- Retrieved medical charts for healthcare staff for filing in medical records.
- Pulled patient charts for upcoming appointments.
- Scanned incoming documentation.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
MANPOWERGROUP
01.2016 - 01.2016
- I travelled to various medical facilities to retrieve medical information
- Abstracted data from patient charts, Identified and located patient medical charts
- Accessed multiple electronic medical records to gather patient records
- Uploaded and transmitted documents, Retrieved medical information from provider offices and facilities through pulling, breaking down, copying/scanning, indexing, assembling, and uploading medical records into an image data management application
- Communicated with medical personnel to confirm scheduled appointments.
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
ALTEGRA HEALTH
Alpharetta, GA
08.2013 - 12.2015
- I travelled to various medical facilities to retrieve medical information
- Abstracted data from patient charts, Identified and located patient medical charts
- Accessed multiple electronic medical records to gather patient records
- Uploaded and transmitted documents, Retrieved medical information from provider offices and facilities through pulling, breaking down, copying/scanning, indexing, assembling, and uploading medical records into an image data management application
- Communicated with medical personnel to confirm scheduled appointments.
MEDICAL RECORDS ABSTRACTOR
WESTAT
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Collected data from South Florida hospital emergency departments patient charts for large surveillance system
- Identified and located patient medical charts, including pulling files from medical records departments or accessing electronic charts via hospital’s mainframe
- Applied case identification protocol to identify cases meeting very specific criteria
- Abstracted data, including patient demographics, diagnosis and substances involved in the ED visit
- Entered data into a web-based system
- Accounted and documented chart review process
- Maintained lists of patient ED visits.
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
QUALITY COPY SERVICE
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Responded to phone calls from medical and support personnel requesting medical records
- Determined records to be released by reviewing requestor information in accordance with HIPPA guidelines and obtaining pertinent patient data from various sources, including electronic, off site, or physical records that match the requests
- Copied and scanned records.
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
HARBOR BEACH NURSING AND REHABILITATION
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Analyzed assembled and filed records
- Responded to phone call from medical and support personnel requesting medical records
- Determined records to be released by reviewing requestor information in accordance with guidelines and obtaining pertinent patient data from various sources, including, off site, or physical records that match the requests
- Copied records
- Created new charts
- Performed checks for completeness of medical records according to JCAHO standards
- Thinned charts.
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
HOSPICE CARE OF BROWARD COUNTY
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Analyzed assembled and filed records
- Responded to phone calls from medical and support personnel requesting medical records
- Determined records to be released by reviewing requestor information in accordance with guidelines and obtaining pertinent patient data from various sources, including, off site, or physical records that match the request
- Copied records
- Created new charts
- Performed checks for completeness of medical records according to JCAHO standards.
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
ATLANCTIC SHORES HOSPITAL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.1997 - 12.1999
- Coded, analyzed, assembled, and filed records
- Responded to phone calls from medical and support personnel requesting medical records
- Determined records to be released by reviewing requestor information in accordance with guidelines and obtaining pertinent patient data from various sources, including, off site, or physical records that match the requests
- Copied records
- Created new charts
- Participated in monthly QA meetings
- Performed checks for completeness of medical records according to JCAHO standards.
Education
Implementation support specialist -
Broward College
Coder specialist -
Atlantic Vocational Technical Center
Skills
- Proficient in electronic health record systems such as, Epic, Cerner and Meditech
- Strong attention to details
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Time management abilities
Honors And Awards
- Employee of the month, Atlantic Shores Hospital
- Nominated for Employee of the year, Westat
Timeline
H.I.M. Analyst-Contract
CSI COMPANIES
04.2022 - 02.2023
Release of Information Specialist-Contract
Ciox Health
03.2021 - 10.2022
Release of Information Specialist-Contract
SCANSTAT TECHNOLGIES
10.2020 - 02.2021
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
ALBION STAFFING SOLUTIONS
01.2018 - 01.2019
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
EPISOURCE-Remote
09.2016 - 08.2019
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
MANPOWERGROUP
01.2016 - 01.2016
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
ALTEGRA HEALTH
08.2013 - 12.2015
MEDICAL RECORDS ABSTRACTOR
WESTAT
01.2004 - 01.2012
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
QUALITY COPY SERVICE
01.2003 - 01.2004
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
HARBOR BEACH NURSING AND REHABILITATION
01.1999 - 01.2002
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
HOSPICE CARE OF BROWARD COUNTY
01.1999 - 01.2001
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
ATLANCTIC SHORES HOSPITAL
09.1997 - 12.1999
Implementation support specialist -
Broward College
Coder specialist -
Atlantic Vocational Technical Center
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