Ghasem (Barbod) Abasi
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Chula Vista, CA 91910 Work phone: 619-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
Work email: ******.*****@***.***.***
Summary
An accomplished professional with experience in bringing Health information
services to variety of healthcare facilities. Distinguished ability to
conduct accurate needs analysis, problem solving, assess technical and
clinical capabilities, build and motivate teams, conduct strategic planning
and manage projects. Developed strong skill-set in informatics projects
life cycle within a healthcare environment especially Health Information
and Management Department. Wide range of understanding and experience in
Health Electronic Record Implementation and maintenance, Medical Records,
Coding, Medical Terminology, Data Quality, Computer Security, Performance
Improvement and Patient Safety, and Report writing tools such as Ms-Access
and Ms-Excel. During my employment I have accomplished, and appreciated for
doing a great job. I have always tried to do a superb job and satisfy my
employer's expectation. Extending congratulations and expressing
appreciation from my employers address to me soon after the three months
probation.
Professional Experience
Division of Immigration Health services (San Diego, CA)
Medical Record Technician (CTR)
July 2010 - Present
. Assisting senior staff by administering the medical records system.
. Preparing files for (ACA) American Correctional Association.
. Perform Quality checks on case trakker events (Case Trakker vs CCA OMS).
. Work professionally with Case trakker which is government software use
for medical record.
. Maintains medical records in a clinical setting using manual and/or
electronic systems.
. Appropriately files individual documents and/or other information in
medical records.
. Assembling/Analyzing medical records ensuring accuracy and compliance
with regulatory requirements.
. Assembling medical records in proper sequence.
. Completing the FOIA (ROI) process Through the ICE (Immigration Custom
Enforcement).
. Ensures all necessary forms and documents are present, accurate, and
complete.
. Complete the TAR for claiming the detainee payment with the head quarter.
. Make schedule appointment/print out daily schedule/email schedule to
transportation and f/u report when patient comes back for billing purposes
. Requests, initiates and files all health records in terminal digit order
adhering to color-coded/electronic system.
. Performs other duties as assigned.
St. Luke's Hospital (Boise, ID)
August 2009 - July 2010
Health Record Specialist
. Working with Soft med Program and Siemens Medical Solution and fusion
software.
. Enter the information of new babies in medical record and scan
appropriate paper and send them to the doctor
. Scanning the lab result and make sure they getting into right patient
medical record
. Process requests for patient information in a timely and accurate manner
in accordance to standards set by HIPAA, JCAHO and state and federal
regulations
. Quantitative and Qualitative analysis of patient data according to JCAHO,
HIPAA and department requirements for completion of medical records
. Analyzing the medical record for discharge and sending them to the coding
department
. Quality control of the Electronic Health Record
. Split/folder document display
. Assisting to promote the services offered within the HIM area.
. Providing continuous support and business to the individual parties that
a work relationship has been already established.
. Working with department management and Information Technology department
on new systems
Elks Rehabilitation Hospital (Boise, ID)
June 2008 - August 2008
Observation Program
. Observed clients with different ranges of disabilities and a variety of
Orthopedic problems.
. Interacted with patients and their families and assisted with treatment
sessions
. Worked with a variety of equipment and in the aquatic therapy pool
. Worked with Occupational Therapists on muscle exercises to strengthen
limbs
. Dynavision
Sun Health Behavioral (Boise, ID)
March 2008- May 2008
Health Information Internship
. Release of information for HIM Department
. Inpatient and outpatient coding ICD and CPT
. Audited the charts- clerical and paperwork
. Software program for entering the information
. Quality Improvement
. Processed insurance billings and maintained master database
. Controlled the inventory and reordering
St. Alphonsus Physician Group (Boise, ID)
January 2008- March 2008
Health Information Internship
. Responsibilities included processing and preparing charts
. Assisted HIM professional in a variety of tasks- release of information,
coding, auditing of charts, fresh ideas, projects, and quality control
. Inpatient and outpatient coding
. Admitted and discharging the patient-customer service, clerical,
paperwork and HIPPA
. Processed insurance billings and maintaining master database
. Controlled the inventory and reordering.
. Multi tasking the front desk- answering phones, clerical duties,
customer service
. use or upon customers' request. Mainly using MS-Access, Ms-excel
. Master Index
. HIPPA
Hattar Motor Group (Boise, ID)
October 2005-January 2007
Top Salesman and Customer Representative
. Customer Service-good communication skills in dealing with the customers,
paperwork, and checking of credit reports
. Trained Manager- supervisor over all new comers, taught classes and
educated new employees, Checking and inspecting cars from the auction.
Traveled all over the west and communicated with different people to make
our business successful.
. Worked on the software computer for the sales
. Accounted- In charge of all money, credits and shipping and ordering
PKG INC. (Meridian, ID)
Auto-CAD Professional
September 2003- August 2005
. Drafter -Fixed the program and set up with laser machine
. Maintained and updated the laser machines
. Assisted tech support department for both hardware and software issues
involving upgrades, troubleshooting and installation of PC parts,
software.
Werkstat Auto Import
January 2000 - May 2003
Salesman and supervisor
. Salesman- customer satisfaction
. Mechanic- Worked on all vehicles with maintenance and minor or major
repairs to get the car ready to be sold
. Customer relations- communication skills, interactions with different
people and managing self control with unruly people
. Bookkeeper- in charge of all the accounts and keeping them current.
Prepared the paperwork
Mehr Hospital (Tehran, Iran) January
1998 - May 1999
Lab Technician
. Drew Blood and dealt with bodily fluids
. Auto Clove and Centrifuge-Set up the blood and the urine for separation
and checking them under the microscope.
. Patient safety- Educator of Patient safety and supervisor over lab techs.
I worked and kept a sterile field in Auto Clove.
. Charted- Organization of charts for easy access ability
Education and Special Trainings
2005-2009 Boise State University Following B.S. In Health Informatics and
Boise, Idaho Information Management and a minor in IT
2005 - 2008 Boise State University Successfully Completed an A.S. in Health
Boise, Idaho Informatics and Information Management
1995-1997 Azad University of Tehran Awarded Associate degree in English
Translation
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Java/Java Script Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP
Microsoft Access HTML
MS Word HL7
MS Excel Soft med
MS PowerPoint
Intercultural Qualifications
. Born and raised in Iran
. Become a US Citizen in 2009
. Fluent in Persian and English
References
Available upon request