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Trina Powell

USC Arcadia Hospital
Hesperia,CA
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience

Results-driven Health Information Technician II with extensive experience at USC Arcadia Hospital, adept at managing electronic health records and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance data accuracy and streamline processes, while delivering exceptional customer service and training staff on health information systems. Committed to improving healthcare documentation quality and patient confidentiality.

Work History

Health Information Technician II

19 Years 8 Months
USC Arcadia Hospital | 12.2006 - Current
  • Managed electronic health records ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to verify patient data and resolve discrepancies.
  • Processed patient admissions, discharges, and transfer documentation efficiently.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Trained new staff on health information management systems and best practices.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by regularly auditing patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Protected patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
  • Reduced errors in patient information by diligently verifying data entered into the electronic health records system.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards by attending workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses related to health information management.
  • Streamlined release of information processes, expediting responses to requests from patients, insurance companies, and legal entities.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between healthcare providers and patients with well-organized medical records management.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors and stakeholders involved in the processing of health information requests, maintaining clear communication channels and timely responses to inquiries.
  • Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes for medical record retrieval and storage.
  • Maintained a high degree of accuracy in data entry and report generation, ensuring that hospital staff had access to reliable information for decision-making purposes.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurses to clarify documentation discrepancies for accurate coding purposes.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports on hospital performance metrics using collected data from various sources within the organization''s EHR system.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing staff to improve quality of patient records documentation.
  • Followed up with patients about medical and healthcare processes.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
  • Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
  • Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
  • Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
  • Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
  • Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
  • Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
  • Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
  • Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
  • Transcribed and entered patient medical information into electronic medical records systems.
  • Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing medical records.
  • Processed and tracked requests for medical records from external organizations.
  • Assisted in preparation of medical reports for external parties.
  • Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.

Education

Medical Assistant - Medical Front & Back Office

Premiere Career College | Irwindale, CA | 04-2001

Anatomy, EKG Technician, Scheduling, Medical Records, Phlebotomist,CPR Certification

Skills

Customer service
HIPAA regulations
Computer skills
Healthcare reimbursement
Patient confidentiality
Electronic health records
Clinical documentation
HIPAA
Medical office procedures
Healthcare compliance
Quality improvement
Document scanning
Records management
Health information systems
Information management

Certification

Medical Assistant

CPR Certification

Timeline

Health Information Technician II

USC Arcadia Hospital
12.2006 - CurrentRead More

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Medical Assistant from Medical Front & Back Office
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Trina Powell