Stephanie Vargas
*************@*****.*** 856-***-**** Sicklerville, NJ
SUMMARY
Seeking HIM Specialist role with 9 years of experience in health records management and documentation compliance. Proven expertise in data analysis and patient identification, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in electronic medical records. Skilled in utilizing EPIC system to enhance operational workflows and support compliance initiatives. WORK EXPERIENCE
Virtua Hospital
HIM Analyst Feb 2025 - Present
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of electronic medical records (EMR) by correcting charts, data entries, and demographic information.
• Analyze medical charts and enter documents into the EPIC system, supporting the suspension process for non-compliant physicians.
Forge Health West Deptford, NJ, 08096
Administrative Assistant Oct 2024 - Dec 2024
• Managed intake appointment scheduling and maintained communication via phone, ensuring seamless coordination of client interactions and timely response to inquiries.
• Conducted data entry and managed document handling tasks, including faxing, scanning, and mail distribution, utilizing the Kipu system for efficient information management. Cooper Hospital (Womens Center OBGYN) Sewell, NJ, 08043 Patient Service Rep Aug 2023 - Oct 2024
• Managed patient records by releasing medical documents, faxing results, and ensuring delivery to appropriate physicians, while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Updated patient demographics, verified insurance eligibility, and handled financial transactions, including co-pay collection, to enhance operational efficiency.
• Facilitated patient appointments, including check-ins and checkouts for in-person and telemedicine visits, and coordinated follow-up scheduling using the Epic system. Cooper Hospital (MD Anderson Cancer Center) Voorhees, NJ, 08043 PSR Jan 2020 - Aug 2023
• Updated patient demographics and verified insurance eligibility to ensure accurate and efficient processing of patient information.
• Collected co-pays and managed patient check-ins and checkouts, enhancing the flow of appointments and telemedicine visits.
• Scheduled follow-up visits and printed necessary radiology and lab scripts using the Epic system. Samaritan Hospice Mount Holly, NJ
Certified Home Health Aide May 2013 - Oct 2017
• Delivered comprehensive palliative care, including personal hygiene assistance and mobility support, to enhance the quality of life for terminally ill patients.
• Supported non-ambulatory patients by ensuring proper body alignment and facilitating range of motion exercises to maintain physical comfort.
• Monitored and recorded vital statistics, providing critical data for patient health assessments and offering emotional support to both patients and their families.
Our Lady of Lourdes Emergency Room Camden, NJ
Access Interviewer Dec 2015 - Sep 2016
• Registered and admitted patients efficiently, verified insurance coverage, and processed payments, ensuring smooth and accurate administrative operations within the emergency department.
• Obtained Medicaid authorizations, managed fax communications with the scheduling department, and handled patient pre-registration and telephone inquiries to support a streamlined patient experience. Virtua Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034
Access Interviewer/Registrations Sep 2013 - Dec 2015
• Executed thorough data entry for admissions and registrations while adhering to HIPAA and EMTALA regulations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Communicated network insurance coverage issues to patients, families, and medical staff, and facilitated patient payment collections including co-payments and deductibles.
• Maintained exceptional customer service standards, addressing inquiries through scripted communication and escalating unresolved issues to supervisors when necessary. EDUCATION
Camden County College
Associates degree, Pre-Nursing
Blackwood, New Jersey
May 2021
Camden Academy Charter High
HS Diploma
Camden, New Jersey
2007
CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Alcohol Aug 2019
SKILLS
Detail-oriented • Customer Service • Computer Proficiency