Ramona J. Pickard, RHIT

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Canton, Ohio 44705

Phone: 330-***-****

E-mail: ad0qj5@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives:

Seeking a Health Information Management position within your organization.

Education

•Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Health Information Management(May 2008)

•Manage medical records and health information systems

•Enhance the quality and uses of data within the healthcare industry

•Instruction in ICD-9-CM and ICD-9-PCS

•Summarize data into useful information.

•Comply with standards and regulations regarding health information

•Protect the privacy and security of patient health information

•Ensure health information is complete and available to legitimate users

•Code health information for reimbursement and research Certification

Certification

•National Certification Examination administered by the American Health Information Management Association. (November 15, 2008)

•RHIT Certification 054327 (November 15,2008)

Professional Organization

•EOHIMA – Acting President April 2018 – May 2020

•EOHIMA –Vice President September 2010 – May 2020

Experience

Medical Records/Health Information Management Coordinator (February 2021 - February 2023)

Sunrise Vista Behavioral Health Hospital 1223 Market Avenue N Canton, Ohio 44714; phone 234-***-****

•Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.

•Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.

•Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.

•Process patient admission or discharge documents.

•Release Medical Information to persons and/or agencies according to regulations.

•Mentor Stark State Health Information Management Students during their externships each semester. Also, access and report their progress to Stark State College each semester.

Experience Continued

Medical Records/Health Information Management Coordinator (August 2010 – February 2021)

Altercare Louisville Center 7187 St. Francis Street NE; Louisville, Ohio 44641 330-***-****

•Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.

•Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.

•Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.

•Process patient admission or discharge documents.

•Enter data, such as demographic into computer.

•Release Medical Information to persons and/or agencies according to regulations.

•Mentor Stark State Health Information Management Students during their externships each semester. Also access and report their progress to Stark State College each semester.

Knowledge

•Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

•English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

•Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

•Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

•Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

•Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

•Interacting with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data, or process information.

•Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

•Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

•Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

•Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

•Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

•Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Knowledge Continued

•Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

•Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

• Communicating with Persons outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

•Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

•Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Skills

•Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

•Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

•Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

•Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

•Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

References

• Debbie McFarland, DC 330-***-****

•Catherine Adolph, LNHA 330-***-****

•Gina Schoolcraft, RHIA 330-***-****

•Gail Mauk, RHIT 419-***-****

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