Medical Records
Resume:
Belinda Hopkins, RHIT
Anchorage, Alaska
Home: 907-***-****
Cell: 907-***-****
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Objective: To obtain a position that can further my healthcare career.
Experience: Alaska Psychiatric Institute Anchorage, AK
Medical Records Administrator 01/08 to 01/11
• Supervised staff in preparing and analyzing medical
documents.
• Participated in the development and design of computer
software for computerized health information system
(MEDITECH) which includes ITS, ABS, ADM, and MRI, as
below.
• Built dictionaries for the Admissions module(ADM). Tested
the flow of information on multiple occasions before GO-
LIVE. Tested the flow of information to the EHR to the
appropriate tabs. Created training manuals, as well as
trained nursing staff and physician staff to be able to operate
the Admission module PRE GO-LIVE. Utilized Snag-IT to
create the manuals to incorporate actual screen shots to
explain the process better.
• Built dictionaries for the Medical Record Inquiry
module(MRI). Tested the flow of information on multiple
occasions to the appropriate places in the EHR before GO-
LIVE. Created training manuals, as well as trained my
medical records staff to be able to operate the Medical
Record Inquiry module PRE GO-LIVE. Utilized Snag-IT to
create the manuals to incorporate actual screen shots to
explain the process better.
• Built dictionaries for the Imaging and Therapeutic
module(ITS). This module was used for documentation.
What I did was create templates for the staff to document
on, and we had them to electronically sign once the
documentation was completed. Created training manuals, as
well as trained physician staff on how to document and
electronically sign the documents PRE GO-LIVE. Utilized
Snag-IT to create the manuals to incorporate actual screen
shots to explain the process better.
• The Abstracting module was pretty much built, the only thing
that I needed to do is maintain the new codes every October
by downloading the new ICD-9 code sets. I did, however
create training manuals, as well as trained my coder on how
to utilize the system and look at documentation to be able to
arrive at the correct diagnosis codes, and how to enter them
via date of service. I also created reports that I utilized to
show me the productivity of my coder, as well as a couple
other reports that showed me LOS(length of service).
• Managed medical records department, while also being the
privacy officer.
• Compiled medical care and census data for statistical
reports.
• Manages the policies and procedures for the Medical
Records Department.
• Coding of inpatient visits.
Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage, AK
Medical Coder 05/06 to 06/07
• Reviewed medical records for the completeness of clinical
data, such as diseases, operations, procedures and
therapies.
• Experienced in the coding of series visits (Wound, Physical,
Rehab, and Speech Therapies), and emergency room visits.
• Helped other coders with arriving at certain codes for
records.
• Code approximately $1,000,000 every month in series visits.
• Code approximately $60,000 a day in emergency room
visits.
Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage, AK
Medical Records Clerk/Indexer 07/05 to 05/06
• Prepared folders and maintained records of newly admitted
patients.
• Assembled records into standard order and filed records in
designated areas according to the terminal digit filing
system.
• Located, signed out, and delivered medical records
requested by hospital departments.
• Maintained and utilized a variety of health record indexes,
storage and retrieval systems.
• Filed large amounts of documentation daily.
• Filed back at least 100 medical records daily.
United States Air Force Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
Health Information Management Apprentice 07/2002 to
07/2005
• Prepared folders and maintained records of newly admitted
patients.
• Compiled statistical data, such as admissions, discharges,
deaths, births and types of treatment given.
• Responded to inquiries from law firms, insurance companies
and government agencies.
• Maintained and utilized a variety of health record indexes,
storage and retrieval systems.
• Re-evaluated the current process for active duty military
members to PCS Overseas. Created training manual for who
was taking over my position. Trained staff in the new
process.
Education: DeVry University Naperville, Illinois
Associates in Health Information Technology 2007
• Relevant Coursework included in Health Information
Technology.
• Obtained a degree in Health Information Technology.
• Maintained a 3.0 grade point average while working 40 hours
per week.
• Obtained RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
certification in August 2008.
Wayland Baptist University Anchorage, Alaska
Bachelors in Business Administration with a 2004-2007
Specialization in Health Care
• Relevant Coursework included health information courses.
• Financed 100% of college education through military funding.
• As a senior project, designed a portfolio of my journey
personally, professionally, and socio-religiously through the
university.
• Obtained Bachelors in Business Administration with a
Specialization in Health Care in 2007.
University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska
Associates in Medical Assisting 2006-2007
• Significant courses includes medical terminology, disease
processes, clinical portion, medical billing, etc.
• Associates degree obtained in Dec 2009.
References: Available upon request
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