Health IT & Data Security Professional

Chelsea McDonald

*************@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/chelseammcd

Frederick, CO 80530

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Technology-driven Health Information Management (HIM) professional with expertise in data security, electronic health records (EHR), and health IT systems. Skilled in SQL, database management, cybersecurity, and compliance. Passionate about optimizing healthcare workflows, protecting patient data, and improving system efficiency. Seeking a Healthcare IT or Data Security role to bridge technology and healthcare operations. TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Database & Analytics: SQL, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Data Mining

● Health IT Systems: Epic, Cerner, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)

● Security & Compliance: HIPAA, Health IT Security, Risk Management

● Networking & IT: Telecommunication Systems, Networking Fundamentals

● Software & Tools: Microsoft Office 365, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Applications, API Documentation

EXPERIENCE

Western States Cancer Research NCORP, Denver, CO

Student Intern (Aug 2024 – Dec 2024)

● Developed and maintained technical documentation for the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), ensuring seamless integration and user accessibility.

● Collaborated with developers to refine API references and create user support materials.

● Utilized technical authoring tools and knowledge base systems to manage and publish information effectively through the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

● Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations in software documentation and user access controls.

● Assisted in the coordination and execution of clinical research studies, ensuring adherence to study protocols and compliance with regulatory standards.

● Collected, organized, and analyzed research data, ensuring accuracy and completeness for clinical trial reports.

● Worked closely with study teams to monitor the progress of clinical trials, documenting findings and deviations.

Centennial Peaks Hospital, Louisville, CO

File Clerk (Sep 2021 – Dec 2021)

● Managed and coded patient data using ICD-10-CM guidelines, enhancing database accuracy and compliance with CMS regulations.

● Streamlined electronic health records (EHR) organization.

● Processed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses to patient data inquiries.

● Followed compliance rules and regulations set by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

MVC Technologies, Denver, CO

Front Desk Administrator (Mar 2020 – Aug 2021)

● Managed patient intake and data entry into electronic record systems, ensuring data integrity.

● Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive patient data.

● Optimized office workflows, increasing efficiency in document processing and appointment scheduling.

Skywriter MD, Lakewood, CO

Medical Transcriptionist (May 2019 – January 2020)

● Transcribed and digitized medical records using various electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including Epic.

● Reviewed and edited patient medical records for precision and accuracy.

● Maintained compliance with HIPAA and industry regulations for handling patient health information.

EDUCATION

Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Information Systems (Jan 2022 – Dec 2024) Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO

Associate Degree in Health Information Technology (Aug 2019 – May 2021) CERTIFICATIONS

● Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (2020 – 2026)

● Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (2020 – 2026)

● American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Professional Membership (2018 – 2025)

● HIPAA Compliance Certification (2024 – 2025)

● Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification (2024-2027)

● CPR/AED/First-Aid Certification (2025 - 2027)

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

● Health IT & Security: Information Systems Security, Electronic Medical Records Applications

● Database & Analytics: Data Warehousing & Mining, Database Management Systems

● Networking & IT: Telecommunication Systems, Business Web Page Development

● Leadership & Management: Strategic Management, Organization & Management, Financial Management

Academic Projects

● Health Information Systems Project

Designed and analyzed healthcare workflows using Electronic Medical Records

(EHR) systems.

Applied HIPAA compliance principles to manage patient data securely.

Developed a mock patient database using SQL for record management.

● Cybersecurity & Risk Assessment Case Study

Evaluated healthcare IT security vulnerabilities and recommended mitigation strategies.

Researched HIPAA risk assessments and best practices for healthcare compliance.

Created a security risk report for a simulated hospital IT infrastructure.

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