Vickie Lawrence
Mobile,AL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
HIM Associate II
R1RCM Through USA Health Providence
Mobile, Al
06.1977 - Current
- Enhanced patient data accuracy by diligently reviewing and validating medical records.
- Ensured timely processing of medical records for optimal patient care and facility efficiency.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance with strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines for all patient information.
- Streamlined workflows, resulting in improved productivity by reorganizing filing systems and implementing electronic document management solutions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication, promoting a seamless flow of health information between departments.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure the quality and completeness of medical records, mitigating potential risks associated with inaccurate documentation.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries from patients, insurance companies, and other stakeholders promptly and professionally.
- Contributed to the development of policies and procedures related to HIM practices, ensuring industry standards were consistently upheld within the organization.
- Played a key role in achieving successful accreditation surveys by demonstrating thorough knowledge of accreditation standards related to health information management practices during site visits.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by actively participating in safety initiatives focused on proper storage, disposal, or destruction of sensitive patient information materials.
- Continuously updated professional expertise through participation in conferences, workshops, webinars or self-study, ensuring the application of current best practices in HIM.
- Upheld HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information.
- Retrieved medical data for physicians and patients.
- Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy.
- Assisted with staff training on new software platforms and coding updates, fostering an environment of continuous learning among team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Faith Academy
Mobile, AL05.1977
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Transcription
- Medical record auditing
- Health Information Systems
- Document Scanning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Record Indexing
- Release of Information
- EHR Implementation
- Healthcare Analytics
- Patient Privacy
- Problem-Solving
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time Management
Timeline
HIM Associate II
R1RCM Through USA Health Providence
06.1977 - Current
High School Diploma -
Faith Academy