HIM Manager,
01/2010
to 07/2016
Kindred Houston –
Houston,
Tx
Responsible for directing, coordination and planning the workflow in the HIM department that includes chart completion, storage and retention, transcription system, release of information, clinical documentation. Oversee HIM Committee and actively participate in Case Management and Utilization Review Committees. Also serves as the HIPAA/Security Officer for the facility. Responsible for ongoing Medical Records Review activities and work with other departments for compliance with Joint Commission Standards, CMS and hospital policies. Monthly review and preparation of department's operating and salary budget. Responsible for department budget control. Orders supplies as needed for department within department budget. Responsible for hiring and orientating new employees. Perform evaluations for HIM staff. Assist with the credentialing process of new medical staff for privileges at the facility.
Project Coordinator,
05/1990
to 12/2010
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital –
Baytown,
Tx
Responsible for performing several HIM job functions in the HIM department from analyzing, abstracting, transcription edits and charting, birth certificate and death certificate completion. Chaired the Medical Records Committee. Actively participated in the Forms Committee, Performance Improvement Committee and Joint Commission Committees.
