Tracey Renee' Bush
Augusta,Georgia
Summary
Resourceful and hardworking Medical Secretary accustomed to working in fast-paced environments to improve patient outcomes by supporting surgical staff. Handle all preparation tasks with ease, carefully setting up for different procedures and surgeons. Meet recordkeeping requirements with careful monitoring and documentation.
Skilled Medical Records Specialist with background in accurately managing and organizing health information data. Experience includes ensuring medical records are maintained in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, streamlining record retrieval processes, and implementing electronic health records systems to enhance efficiency. Strong understanding of medical terminology, coding procedures, and data analysis techniques. Improved patient care by ensuring timely access to up-to-date and accurate health information.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Technician
Parallon (Doctor's Hospital)
Augusta, GA
02.2023 - Current
- Researched discrepancies between paper-based charts and electronic database records.
- Conducted periodic audits to ensure accurate documentation within medical records.
- Collaborated with other departments as necessary to ensure smooth workflow within the organization's operations.
- Captured and organized medical documents to maintain comprehensive and precise patient records.
Operating Room Secretary
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken, South Carolina
08.2005 - Current
- Answering phones from Providers offices and Providers.
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs.
- Relaying messages to the appropriate staff inside and outside of department
- Scheduling Surgeries and procedures
- Interpret and verifying provider orders
- Verifying and updating patient demographics and insurance information.
- Make the on-call schedule and fax to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinates administrative functions relating to emergency surgeries ad procedures.
Unit Secretary/Monitor Room Tech
University Hospital
Augusta, Georgia
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Maintained neat and organized nurses' station, including supply replenishment.
- Supported unit administrative needs and clerical functions.
- Managed unit documentation, including reference books, schedule logs, and pre-admission packets.
- Coordinates administrative functions relating to scheduling appointments to inpatient and outpatient clinics and facilities.
- Observe heart monitors of patients in Intensive care units
- Received all incoming phone calls, took necessary action, and directed messages accordingly.
- Responded to patient call lights and coordinated follow-ups as needed with RN.
- Boosted care effectiveness by developing solid relationships with families, nursing staff, and physicians.
- Communicated with hospital departments to obtain services for patients.
- Kept healthcare team informed with regular updates to patient charts, including vitals, treatments, and responses.
Education
Medical Coding And Billing
University of Arkansas-Grantham
Lenexa, KS07-2022
Medical Administrative Assistant -
Grantham University
Lenexa12.2021
Unit clerk Certificate -
Aiken Technical College
Aiken, South Carolina11.2002
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Supply preparation
- Family support and assistance
- Chart updating
- Quality assurance
- Coordination
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Patient data management
- Regulatory compliance
- Scheduling procedures
Timeline
Medical Records Technician
Parallon (Doctor's Hospital)
02.2023 - Current
Operating Room Secretary
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
08.2005 - Current
Unit Secretary/Monitor Room Tech
University Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
Medical Coding And Billing
University of Arkansas-Grantham
Medical Administrative Assistant -
Grantham University
Unit clerk Certificate -
Aiken Technical College