Health Information Medical

ROSE G. PELAEZ Ph.D.

North Hollywood, CA *****

(C) 818-***-****

***********@*******.***

Objective

My objective is to obtain a position as an Assistant Administrator with space for growth where I can utilize my organizational and managerial skills along with my educational and training background.

Education

Bachelors of Science/Major in Business Administration

University of Phoenix – Woodland Hills, California

Qualifications

Completed Nursing Home Administrator in Training Program and Passed the State Exam

In preparation for National testing

RCFE (Residential Care facility for the elderly) Administrator Certification

Many years experience in management and exposed to memory impaired patients

Computer literate

Bilingual English & Spanish

Employment Experience

Eisenhower Healthcare Center – Pasadena California

Assistant Administrator 6/16 - Present

Responsible for the review and appropriate documentation of investigations and follow-up as needed attend resident and family council meetings. Ensure that all facility policies and procedures are implemented through appropriate delegation of duties to the facility staff. I act as the official representative for the facility at all meetings and institute, comply with the facility's attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. I assure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to the facility schedules, participate in all meetings, including Quality Improvement Committee meetings, Utilization review meetings, Infection Control Meetings, with the objectives of providing a clean, safe, dignified, healthy and happy environment for residents and staff.

Participate in facility surveys/inspections made by authorized government agencies Develop and implement a continuing in-service training program for all staff members Implement an effective health record system Supervises facility department managers with appropriate delegation of supervisory responsibilities for personnel assigned to their departments and oversees frequent department managers meetings assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the services and programs at the facility. Assist residents and families with programs and document problems as needed following the Company's Concern Reporting Policy and Procedure; review and document appropriate investigation and follow-up as needed.

California Hospital Dignity Health – Los Angeles California

Director of Operations 6/15 – 1/16

As Director of Operation I was fully in charge of the daily operations of the Health Information Management Department which consisted of 28 HIM Clerks, three ED analysts one project analyst and 15 ICD-10 Coders in addition I was fully in charge of the financial reports to and from the service area director to ensure proper process of charges and billing.

Panorama Meadows Healthcare Center – Panorama City

Director of Health Information Department 6/14 – 9/14

Temporary for three months to clean and maintain records for a 98 bed skilled nursing facility, this included routine audits, and closing back logged records organized the medical records department in preparation for state survey

Sherman Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center – Sherman Oaks California

Medical Records Director 1/11 – 6/14

As Director of Medical Records along with one assistant I maintained records for a 117 bed skilled nursing facility, this includes routine audits, input of physician’s orders for new and re-admits, along with ICD-9 coding, patients demographics as well as closing all discharge records. In addition I am capable of keeping up with admissions and discharge record log.

Most important I also assisted the Administrator in being prepared in conformity with state survey in all areas.

Sunny Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care - Los Angeles California

Memory Care Director 10/09 - 11/10

As a memory care director I was fully in charge of managing one of two buildings a ninety nine bed facility with Alzheimer and dementia clients, I was also in charge of human resource, scheduling, accounts payable, preparing invoices for billing, in charge of petty cash, purchasing medical supplies and payroll for both assisted living and memory care (two buildings combined together). I Served as liaison between residents staff and families, supervised and enforced good quality of care for the client, coordinated with the director of activities to ensure life-enhancing activities. Examined documentation and reports of care provided and monitored for adequate documentation for changes in resident condition.

Skilled Healthcare Nursing Facilities – Los Angeles California

Health Information Director 06/06 – 10/09

Nursing Home Administrator in Training/Assistant- 6/07 – 07/08

As an (AIT) Administrator in Training I assisted the administrator in meeting state regulations and learned to lead and direct overall operations of the facility including meeting corporate financial goals and maintaining the budget. I gain experience in interviewing, counseling, and hiring employees and managers. Was in addition exposed to memory impaired patients, along with resolving complaints in a prompt and effective manner. Went marketing and have the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and general public. I also assisted the Administrator in being prepared in conformity with state survey in all areas. My experience in keeping the license for all employees current is equally important as keeping the entire facility licenses and contracts current.

Skilled Healthcare Facilities 06/09 – 10/09

Brier Oak on Sunset Long-Term Care Center– Los Angeles California

Health Information Director 02/07 - 10/09

Hancock Park Rehabilitation Center – Los Angeles California

Health Information Director- 06/06 – 02/07

As Health Information Director I gained experience in training, evaluating, and supervising medical records designees as well as developed and maintained records for a Skilled Nursing facility, this included routine audits, input of physician’s orders for new and re-admits, along with ICD-9 coding, as well as closing all discharge records. In addition I am capable of keeping up with admissions and discharge record log.

Golden State Health Centers Inc. 03/1995 – 03/2006

San Fernando Post Acute Hospital – Sylmar California

Health Information Director & HIPAA Compliance Officer 09/04 – 03/06

Foothill Mental Health and Rehabilitation Center – Sylmar California

Health Information Director. 06/01 – 09/04

Ocean View Rehabilitation Center – Santa Monica, California

Health Information Director. 03/1995 – 05/2001

During my career path of 11 years with Golden State Health Centers I Developed and maintained records for a 50- bed Sub-acute facility, including Hemodialysis and Respiratory Patients at San Fernando Post Acute. I trained individuals for supervisory positions and was overseeing Ocean View Rehab a 225-bed facility, including its medical records department to assist with opening a sub acute station for Sylmar Health and Rehab center by preparing forms, chart & purchasing supplies.

At Foothill Mental Health & Rehabilitation Center I Hired, trained, evaluated, and supervised medical record designees and receptionists as well controlling the budget for office supplies, developed and maintained records for a 207- bed psychiatric facility.

At Ocean View Rehabilitation Center I develop and maintain records for a 225-bed facility. I was also in charge of data entry of all physician orders as well as closing discharge records. In addition, I kept up with all admission and discharge logs in Microsoft Access. Reviewed medical records for deficiencies and assisted nurses with admissions and discharges

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