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/MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
Experienced Health Technician offering over 8 years of healthcare experience. Highly accurate and efficient with strong time management skills and reliable, hardworking nature. Dependable Medical Records Specialist with 8 year background in document assessment and quality review. Driven performer skilled in managing subpoena and court order processing. Enthusiastic and committed to accuracy, with great decision-making skills. Respectful Medical Records Specialist with superior attention to detail and skill in evaluating and correcting health records. Bilingual go-getter with expertise scanning and indexing medical records to appropriate chart. Excellent work ethic and exemplary time management skills, demonstrated over 8 years of industry expertise.
Work History
Highmark Inc.- Medical Records Technician
Butler , WI04/2013 - 04/2014
Butler , WI04/2013 - 04/2014
- Kept accurate log of all requests for medical information and records.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Utilized Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology (AHLTA)/Medical Records to manage and confirm patient data, such as insurance, demographic and medical history information.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Accurately pulled patient records for upcoming appointments and procedures, typically within .5 hour period.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Interacted and communicated easily with department personnel and public.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Obtained patient releases for dissemination of information.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Adhered to all facility, company and legal guidelines.
- Received and processed medical records requests.
- Sorted materials and filed according to guidelines.
- Received and routed medical records.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
- Evaluated department procedures and recommended improvements to maximize efficiency.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
Aspire Public Schools- Health Technician
Sacramento , CA04/2011 - 01/2013
Sacramento , CA04/2011 - 01/2013
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Employed devices and patient positioning techniques to reduce chance of radiation exposure to either staff or patients.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the MRI Technician.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for patients by providing medical equipment, personal care and ambulation.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Monitored patients throughout surgical procedures and tests by using devices such as video recorders and EEGs.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve and strengthen medical skillsets.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Naval Hospital Bremerton- Hospital Corpsman
City , STATE05/2006 - 03/2010
City , STATE05/2006 - 03/2010
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained treatment records and reports and cared for over 5 injured and sick individuals per week.
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns including immunization, medications and blood draws.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients as needed.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Assisted coworkers in switch from CHCS to AHLTA and completed subsequent training sessions in 15 days.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for blood draws, EKG images, and arterial blood gas in patient rooms.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Employed mobility devices and medical equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Medical terminology understanding
- Medical office administration
- Computer proficiency
- Records management
- Paperwork processing
Education
Olympic CollegeCity10/2018Associate of Arts
Electronics Technology
Electronics Technology
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School Attended
- Olympic College
Job Titles Held:
- Medical Records Technician
- Health Technician
- Hospital Corpsman
Degrees
- Associate of Arts Electronics Technology
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