STEPHEN M. LURIE
**** ******** **. . *** *****, CA . 92104 . 619-***-**** . *************@*****.***
MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK
Industry Expertise: Health Information
Management
Skilled professional with over 15 years of diverse and progressive
experience in a variety of customer service orientated roles. Looking to
expand career in the health information management industry and build
upon solid experience as a medical records clerk. Expertise includes
health records management; office management and administration; liaising
with physicians and health care professionals; documentation and
reporting; superior customer service and IT and computer skills.
Demonstrated hands-on style in the development and implementation of
strategic plans to ensure company success. Proven record of success
increasing efficiency and organization. Demonstrated ability to
prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide quality service.
PERFORMANCE STRENGTHS
Medical Records Organization . Health Information Technology . Process &
Efficiency Improvement . Customer Service & Support . Technical Support &
Technical Writing . Computer Data Entry . Computer Applications &
Networking . Record-Keeping & Documentation . Office Administration .
Microsoft Office Proficiency . Critical Thinking & Analysis . Oral &
Written Communication . Time Management & Organization . Quality
Assurance
EDUCATION
San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA 2008
. Associate of Science Degree (Health Information Technology Program)
. Certified RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
Coleman College, San Diego, CA 1999
. Computer Applications & Networking Certificate
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 1983
. Bachelor of Arts Degree, Fine Arts (Major in Television Production)
EXPERIENCE
Bone Associates, Chula Vista, CA . Medical Records Clerk 2008-2010
. Organized and evaluated medical records for completeness and accuracy;
pulled and filed medical charts; filed any loose documentation; tracked
all movement of patient medical charts; copied documents as necessary
. Built new medical charts for new patients; ensured patients' initial
medical charts were complete and accurate; ensured all documentation
was properly identified and signed with all relevant information
recorded in computer system
. Regularly communicated with physicians and other health care
professionals to clarify diagnoses and obtain additional information
for records
Restoration Hardware, San Diego, CA . Sales Associate/Cashier 2005 -
2006
. Provided exceptional customer service; assisted customers with all
needs, including locating items and making product suggestions;
addressed customer concerns and questions
. Ensured the store was kept neat and tidy at all times; kept shelves
stocked; performed cash register operations and duties
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EXPERIENCE ( Continued)
Target Inc., Escondido, CA . Sales Associate/Cashier 2004-2005
. Maintained outstanding customer service; processed sales quickly,
accurately and efficiently; maintained awareness of all promotions and
sales; maintain orderly appearance of register area
. Greeted and acknowledged customers; answered all inquiries; resolve
customer complaints
Becker Staffing Group, San Diego, CA . Temp Work 2004
. Completed typing, copying and filing assignments as requested in a
timely and efficient manner
Venturi Staffing Partners, Concord, CA . Associate 2002-2004
. Assisted in the operations of a busy, fast-paced automobile impound
office; filed and copied documents; ensured that all paperwork was
completed in a timely and accurate manner;
. Maintained accurate counts of the number of cars on lot; identified
which cars would be returned to owners, checked for drugs and which
would be auctioned off by the Border Control Agency
Road Runner Sports, San Diego, CA . IT Technician/Assistant Office
Administrator 1996-2002
. Initially started as an IT technician managing the IT department help
desk; assisted employees with all computer problems and technical
difficulties; created repair requests to be entered into tracking
software
. Rewrote and reorganized several departmental procedures to increase
efficiency
. Promoted to position of assistant office administrator; worked with a
team of 5 buyers to ensure that purchase orders were entered into the
computer system in a timely and accurate manner
. Proofread catalog and ensured that product item numbers and
descriptions matched what was listed on the page and what was entered
into computer
VOLUNTEER
Read, San Diego, CA . English Tutor
. Tutor illiterate adults; provide instruction in reading, writing and
mathematical exercises
. Assisted one student with reading food labels in a grocery store;
assisted another student in obtaining her GED certificate