Kara Pechacek

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Objective

Health Information Management professional with 18 years of medical experience working in acute and ambulatory settings. As a lead Medical Assistant supervisor, and HIM professional, I possess impeccable written and verbal communication skills along with excellent interpersonal skills. Proficient in multiple software applications, on-site resource for support and reviewing for chart completeness.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, GREEN BAY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE 12/15/2021

· Major: Health Information Management

· RHIA-eligible with specialized HIM education and experience in expanding quality improvement. CARRINGTON COLLEGE, SACRAMENTO, CA

ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE 10/2010

· Major: Medical Assisting

· Minor: Nutrition

· Certifications: CPR certified

FEDIRICO BEAUTY COLLEGE, SACRAMENTO, CA

COSMETOLOGY LICENSE 9/2006

· Major: Cosmetology

· Licensed Cosmetologist

WESTERN CAREER COLLEGE, SACRAMENTO, CA

MEDICAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE 6/1999

· Major: Medical Assisting

· Certifications: CPR certified

Skills & Abilities

· Medical terminology expert

· Applications troubleshooting

· Extensive experience in Microsoft office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe programs, SharePoint, OnBase, and EPIC EHR systems.

· Excellent time management

· Diligent and detailed-oriented

· Critical thinking

· Problem solving

· Project management

· Data analysis

· Clinical Documentation Improvement

Experience

HIM SPECIALIST - RECORDS CONTENT MANAGEMENT MAYO CLINIC 01/17/2022 – PRESENT Acquiring and evaluating patient data, organizing digital records that are received from; diagnostic labs, doctors, consent forms, patients filling out forms, ROI. Meeting Q&A metrics, and ensuring that patients’ medical records are accurate, complete, and timely. Managing and maintaining databases. Ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive patient information by making sure that only those directly involved with a patient’s care are able to access the records. Tracking patient outcomes for quality assessments. Recording electronic data for storage, retrieval, analysis, and reporting. MEDICAL ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR KAISER PERMANENTE 05/13/2013 -09/14/2019 Lead Medical Assistant supervisor, Cross trained in Pediatrics, Adult Medicine, ENT, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, and OBGYN, ED, Urgent care. Monitored patients post-operatively, obtaining vital signs, dispensing post-surgical meds as ordered by physician. Conducted patient teaching on birth control and post-procedure care and follow up. Organized and maintained recovery room, kept track of supplies and medications. Assisted clinic manager with scheduling staff, training new hires, overseeing clinical operations and provided medical back-up to physician as indicated. Reviewed medical records for completeness, accuracy, compliant with all medical and administrative protocols. MEDICAL ASSISTANT UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER 6/04/2010 – 05/12/2013 Cross trained in Pediatrics, Surgery and OBGYN, and Urgent care. Responsible for interviewing patients, vital signs, injections, Snellen chart, audiometer, tympanogram, sterile tray set ups, minor surgeries and procedures, flex sigmoidoscopy, CMG’s, D & C, COLPO’s, Cryotherapy, LEEP’s, punch biopsy, suture removals, booking appointments, insurance verification, prior authorizations, referrals, filing, scanning, faxing, medical terminology, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Epic EHR documentation and completeness.

HAIR STYLIST SALON CUVEE 04/18/2006 – 12/10/2015 Service high-profile clients with intricate coloring and highlighting techniques. Assess customers’ needs and gave advice about hair style and color options. Count and document opening and closing cash amounts daily. Sanitize tools, restock supplies, and cleaning of salon. Consistently increased annual revenue month to month. MEDICAL ASSISTANT KAISER PERMANENTE 3/24/2001- 4/15/2006 Cross trained in Pediatrics, Adult Medicine, ENT, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, and OBGYN. Responsible for interviewing patients, vital signs, Snellen chart, audiometer, tympanogram, sterile tray set ups, minor surgeries and procedures, flex sigmoidoscopy, CMG’s, D & C, COLPO’s, Cryotherapy, LEEP’s, punch biopsy, suture removals, booking appointments, filing, scanning, faxing, medical terminology, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Epic EHR documentation and completeness, shop steward representative. References

Available upon request