Health Information Management/Recent Graduate

Stacie Griffith, RHIT

*** *** **** **** ******, GA 30114 912-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Summary

Results-oriented Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) with comprehensive knowledge of health information management principles and proven experience in fast-paced healthcare and customer service environments. Highly knowledgeable in medical terminology, coding (ICD-10, CPT), and Release of Information (ROI) procedures. I am eager to contribute to a dynamic HIM team while pursuing my educational goals. I am seeking a challenging role where I can gain further experience in a professional HIM setting.

Skills

●HIM Skills: ROI, Medical Coding and Billing (ICD-10, CPT, PCS, HCPCS), EMR Systems, Data Entry, Data Integrity, HIPAA Compliance

●Clinical Skills: Medical Terminology, Triage, Venipuncture, Injections, Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Medication Administration, OSHA Guidelines

●General Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Communication (written and verbal), Customer Service, Teamwork, Microsoft Office Suite, Insurance Verification, Time Management, Multitasking, Inventory Management

Certifications & Credentials

●Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – AHIMA

●Advanced Medical Coding Program – Trident Technical College

●Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam-Eligible

Experience

Internships

MUSC Health Information Management Virtual Internship (Charleston, SC - 2024)

Observed core HIM functions through departmental shadowing, including Coding, Billing, Release of Information (ROI), and Vital Records.

Gained familiarity with the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, analyzing HIM workflows and electronic data management processes.

Developed a broad understanding of departmental operations, project management principles, and the lifecycle of a patient's health information.

Roper St. Francis Cancer Registry Virtual Internship (Charleston, SC - 2024)

Studied fundamental cancer registry operations, including the process of case finding and the methods for abstracting patient data.

Observed multidisciplinary oncology meetings, gaining significant insight into clinical case discussion, patient treatment planning, and the use of data in determining patient care.

Developed a strong foundational knowledge of the critical role cancer registry data plays in tracking patient outcomes and supporting research.

Kitchen Manager/Cook/Cashier

●Foothills Chevron, Marble Hill, GA (2022- Current)

●Manages daily operations, inventory, and staff in a high-volume environment, demonstrating strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills.

Medical Assistant

●North Point ObGyn, Roswell, GA (2010-2017)

●Expertly managed the surgery scheduling process for multiple providers, coordinating with patients, hospitals, and surgical centers to ensure seamless care delivery.

●Secured pre-authorizations for surgical procedures by meticulously compiling and submitting clinical documentation to insurance companies, playing a vital role in the revenue cycle.

●Maintained comprehensive and accurate patient charts, handling all aspects of front and back-office clinical documentation within the practice's EHR system.

●Marietta Dermatology, Marietta, GA (2017-2019)

●Managed the complete patient data lifecycle, from front-office insurance and demographic verification to back-office documentation of vital signs and clinical notes in the electronic health record.

●Ensured the integrity and accuracy of patient charts by meticulously entering medical histories and updating records for each encounter.

●Upheld strict HIPAA compliance across all duties, safeguarding protected health information (PHI) during patient communications and records handling.

●Alpharetta ObGyn Professionals, Alpharetta, GA (2018-2019)

●Conducted patient triage, assessing and prioritizing patient needs based on clinical information to ensure timely and appropriate care.

●Managed the patient payment process, accurately collecting and posting payments to contribute to the financial health of the practice.

●Ensured prescription accuracy and patient safety by managing prescription requests and transmitting them to pharmacies electronically and verbally.

Other Relevant Experience

●Customer Service Representative - OneLife, Metter, GA (2019-2020)

●Assisted beneficiaries by navigating complex inquiries regarding Medicare Part A, B, and C coverage, developing a strong knowledge of government payer systems.

●Handled sensitive health and financial conversations with professionalism, providing clear information while ensuring customer satisfaction.

●Recovery Tech - WillingWay, Statesboro, GA (2020-2021)

●Provided support and monitored patients in a substance abuse detox hospital, adeptly managing a challenging and highly sensitive environment.

●Worked effectively with both adolescent and adult patient populations, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

Education

●West Governors University (WGU) - Bachelor's in Health Information Management (Currently Enrolled) - GPA 3.6

●Trident Technical College - Associate's in Health Information Management (2021-2024) - GPA 3.6

●Georgia Medical Institute - Registered Medical Assistant (2000-2001)

Organization Membership

● AHIMA

● AAPC

● American Trauma Society

● Trident Tech Alumni

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