Medical Records Specialist
Resume:
AMIE SKINNER
Soledad, CA *****
aduxna@r.postjobfree.com
Medical Records Clerk highly skilled in maintaining records in accordance with established procedures and legal guidelines. Strengths include coding, file management and inventory control. ICD-9 Coding Experience
Verbal and Written Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Office Health Records Preparation
Medical History Recording
Health Record Index Maintenance
Data Entry
Problem-Solving
Appointment Scheduling
Time Management
Information Analysis
Clerical Functions
Attention to Detail
Patient Data Coding
Patient Medical Records Maintenance
Work Well Independently
Patient Admission
Records Scanning
Discharge Documentation
Medical Release of Information ROI
Patient Information Verification
Patient Health Information Access
Electronic Health Record Applications
Patient Admission Documents Processing
Protected Health Information
Demographics Information
Records Review
Patient Rights
Charting and Clinical Documentation
Inpatient Coding
Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
Records Accuracy
Paperwork Processing
Doctor Communication
Medical Terminology
Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
05/2008 to 09/2022
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Soledad, CA
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Tracked and processed release of information requests. Supported administration staff with records requests to support patient care. Managed release of information requests and identified requestors as patient, relation or provider. Scanned and validated medical records for upload.
Pulled patient charts for upcoming appointments.
Obtained information by contacting appropriate personnel or patients. Scanned incoming documentation.
Observed confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information. Consolidated diverse medical records.
Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements. Organized patient charts, gathering medical histories, lab results and consents. Retrieved medical charts for healthcare staff for filing in medical records. Safeguarded patient records, managing data transfers in compliance with HIPAA standards and organizational regulations.
Answered questions and fulfilled requests with friendly and knowledgeable service. Safeguarded medical records to maintain patient confidentiality. Streamlined day-to-day office processes to meet long-term goals. Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine. Released information to persons or agencies according to regulations. Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork. Processed patient admission and discharge documents. Compiled and coded patient data using standard classification systems. Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management. Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee. SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
11/2006 to 04/2008
DR. HAWKINS
Salinas, CA
Medical Assistant
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards. Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs. Documented notes during patient visits.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding. Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes. Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination. Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records. Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions. Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary. Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity. Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests. Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines. Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies. Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting. 07/2005 to 10/2006
SALINAS VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE
Salinas, CA
Medical Assistant
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards. Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs. Documented notes during patient visits.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes. Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination. Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records. Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions. Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity. Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions. Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests. Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines. Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies. Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting. CERTIFIED MEDICAL BILLER / CODER : MEDICAL BILLING / CODING Expected in 06/2023 Carrington College California - Sacramento, Sacramento, CA CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT : MEDICAL ASSISTING 06/2005 Central Coast College, Salinas, CA
SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE): NURSING
Boston Reed College, Napa, CA
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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