Processing & Records Management Specialist

**/**** - **/**** ********** Specialist I

Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, TX

Retrieve all medical records, (Inpatient, Outpatient, ER department, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Foot Care) on a daily basis.

Organizes discharge records into chronological order. Notes missing documents on batch cover sheet for future reference Reviews each patient record for poor originals and missing patient identification on each document

Ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly assembled Assures all patient loose documents are scanned into the electronic patient folder

Enter patient data into EHR systems

Scan, upload, and index documents

Follow privacy laws such as HIPAA

Control access to sensitive patient information

Safeguard records from unauthorized use or loss

Check documentation for errors, missing information, or inconsistencies Communicate with healthcare providers to correct issues Process requests for medical records from patients, doctors Ensure proper authorization before releasing information Prepare records for audits, inspections, or quality reviews Merge medical record numbers or encounter numbers

Answer phone calls

Fax documents to other facilities

Assist with Birth Certificates/Acknowledgment of paternity as needed Process inpatient request for continuity of care (request records from other facilities)

Assist Physicians with their incomplete records

Reinstate physicians as needed

Assist with backlogs from other facilities as needed Assist other employees with other duties as needed Box up Medical Records

Shredding documents as needed

Process Electronic emails (print, date stamp, scan and index documents into patient chart)

04/1989 - 03/2000 Nigh Shift Supervisor

AES Interconnects, San Benito, TX

Assign tasks and monitor employee performance

Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-spot problem-solving Ensure adequate staffing and coverage

Maria Salazar

2522 N. 77 Sunshine Strip, Apt #11, Harlingen, TX 78550 Phone: 956-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

Objective

I am interested in obtaining a job with a progressive company where I can utilize my skills, knowledge and work experience.

Ability Summary

Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, time-management ability, detail oriented, great problem-solving ability, creative and innovative thinking, perfect decision-making skills, ability to work in a team, flexibility, self-motivated.

Employment History

Oversee nightly workflows and production targets

Address operational issues, equipment problems, or service delays Maintain continuity between day and night shifts

Enforce workplace safety policies

Conduct safety checks and incident reporting

Respond to emergencies or unusual situations

Monitor work quality and compliance with company standards Review completed tasks and correct errors Ensure procedures are followed consistently

Prepare shift reports (production, incidents, staffing, issues) Communicate handover information to day shift management

Document problems and recommendations

Handle attendance, breaks, and timekeeping

Address minor disciplinary issues and escalate when necessary Support training of new or overnight employees Complete logs, checklists, and reports Track inventory or supplies (depending on role) Verify that schedules and assignments are followed

Started as an assembler of wire harnesses then group leader, machine operator and maintain machinery before I became a Supervisor 06/1985 - 08/1985 Immunization Records Clerk

Cameron County Health Department, Harlingen, TX

Assist patients with appointments

Assist nurses with patients information

Phone calls

Assist with Entering data

06/1984 - 08/1984 Office Clerk

Family Crisis Center, Harlingen, TX

Assist with answering phone calls

Assist with faxing out documents

Assist in making calls to other facilities

Assist in typing newsletter

06/1983 - 08/1983 Office Clerical Helper

Mental Health and Mental Retardation Pharmacy, Harlingen, TX Assist with phone calls

Assist with making copies

Assist with faxing out documents

Run errands with in the facility

06/1982 - 08/1982 Police Records Clerk

Harlingen Police Department, Harlingen, TX

Assist with filing police records

Assist with retrieving police records

Assist in taking payments

Assist in counting parking meter money on a daily basis Phone calls

Using a copy and fax machine as needed

Assist in other duties as needed

General High School Curriculum

High School Diploma

Harlingen High School,

Education History

04/2002 Medical Records

Texas State Technical Institute

References Available on Request

Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training

Detailed References

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Desired Occupation

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Desired Salary

ANY/NEGOTIABLE

Desired Job Location

Texas

Desired Job Type

Days : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Shifts : Day Employment Type : Regular Full or Part Time : FT Willing to Travel : No Willing to Relocate : No Willing to Telecommute : No Drivers License

Class C - Standard Drivers License

Security Clearance

No Clearance

Job Skills

150 skill(s)

Tools and Technology

66 Technology 63 Tools

Typing Speed

40 + wpm

Language/Proficiency

Spanish / Very Well

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