Andria Hamilton, Health Information Specialist
Baltimore, 21230, United States, 667-***-****, ****************@*****.*** SUMMARY Detail-oriented Health Information Specialist with 6 years of experience in healthcare administration. Proficient in EPIC EHR and skilled in maintaining patient confidentiality in adherence to HIPAA regulations. Successfully managed patient records and ensured accurate insurance verifications, contributing to streamlined operations. Adept at communication and organizational tasks, ready to bring strong administrative support to enhance patient care and operational efficiency in a remote setting. WORK EXPERIENCE
07/2023 – 10/2023 Front Desk Medical Receptionist, Gilcrest Center Howard County
Columbia, USA
Managed inbound phone inquiries and appointment scheduling, ensuring efficient office operations.
Leveraged the OpenScape Contact Center Client Desktop application alongside EPIC Cloud-Based EHR Software for optimal patient care. Recorded and verified patient demographic information while ensuring accurate insurance coverage.
Adhered to HIPAA standards, guaranteeing the security and confidentiality of patient information.
10/2017 – 12/2019 Medical Front Desk Receptionist, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Annapolis, USA
Welcomed patients and visitors, expertly managing phone lines and scheduling appointments effectively.
Facilitated the retrieval and filing of patient records, ensuring the availability of essential treatment information.
Administered patient accounts, diligently obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial data.
Confirmed insurance coverage, collected co-pays, and processed prescription checks with integrity.
Streamlined filing and expedited third-party insurance claims, enhancing overall workflow.
Safeguarded patient rights by rigorously upholding confidentiality standards. 10/1999 – 05/2004 Unit Secretary, D.C. Department of Health Washington, USA Executed a variety of clerical tasks that reinforced unit operations. Acted as a critical communication link, ensuring the seamless transfer of information among nursing, hospital staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
Handled inbound phone calls, relayed messages, ordered supplies, and maintained tidy workspaces.
EDUCATION
11/2024 – Present Ultimate Medical Academy
Associate of Science Degree, Health Sciences –
Medical Office and Billing Specialist
Tampa, United States
11/2015 – 11/2016 Ultimate Medical Academy
Diploma, Medical Office and Billing Specialist
Tampa, United States
11/2024 – 03/2025 Ultimate Medical Academy
Certificate, HIPAA Essentials for Healthcare
Professionals
Tampa, United States
SKILLS Medical Practice Management
Systems
Medical Terminology
Medical Records HIPAA Compliance
Insurance Verification Insurance Claim Processing
Reimbursement Processing Revenue Cycle Management
Medicare / Medicaid Government Payers
Third Party Payers CPT & ICD-10 Coding
Medical Billing Medical Office
Medical Administrative Patient Registration
Data Entry OpenScape Contact Center Client
Desktop
EPIC Cloud-Based EHR Zoom
MS Teams Microsoft Office Applications
Typing (60 WPM) Customer Service Orientation
Organizational Skills Time Management
Prioritization Confidentiality