health information specialist resume example with 14+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Summary
Certified Health Information Specialist with 7 years of experience delivering accurate and up-to-date health information to colleagues and customers. Well-versed with medical terminology and diagnoses and on legal and regulatory health care requirements. Technically advanced and personable professional with proven proficiency at building electronic health record systems.
Self-motivated Medical Records Specialist with expertise in scanning and indexing medical records to correct chart. Bilingual individual with pleasant attitude and desire to help in any capacity.
Skills
Medical recordkeeping
First Aid/CPR
Problem resolution
Invoice generation
Process improvement
Customer service
MS Office
Education and Training
American InterContinental UniversityBuckhead, GA, Expected in 01/2005 ā āAssociate of Arts:Healthcare Administration - GPA:
Salem County Career And Technical High SchoolWoodstown, NJExpected in 06/1981 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Penns Grove Regional High SchoolPenns Grove, NJ, Expected in 06/1981 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA License
First Aid/CPR
Experience
Aspirus - Health Information Specialist Crandon, WI, 01/2012 - Current
Facilitated document import into electronic health records using variety of applications and workflows, executed scanning and indexing and organized patient records for quick reference.
Addressed customer information requests promptly and courteously, maintained strict confidentiality and respect and identified potential improvements to inquiry response processes.
Disseminated information to correct department, individual or outside location.
Logged all requests for medical records into spreadsheets.
Increased team efficiency by implementing billing process improvements.
Verified record copies before handing each over to check for and remove unnecessary details.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Covenant Community Care - Medical Assistant Royal Oak, MI, 03/2010 - 01/2012
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Coordinated and executed proper medical waste disposal.
Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis.
Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Broward Health Medical Center - Case Manger for Healthy Start City, STATE, 03/2004 - 11/2007
Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Secured qualified assistance for patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Collected and labeledBlood and Urine specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Safely transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with best possible results.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
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