Proven leader with 8 years of Health Information Management experience. Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently under pressure. Ability to prioritize workload, problem solve and work with minimal supervision. Ability to coordinate with team members and develop plans of action.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Responsible for achieving goals and key performance indicators for the management of incomplete and delinquent medical records, management of release of medical record information, coordination of document imaging processes and medical record retention and storage
Create, revise and implement hospital and system-wide policies
Serves as the HIM expert during Hospital Leadership meeting and a member of the HIM Committee
Collaborates with hospital leadership and medical staff to improve the quality of medical record documentation
Assists with testing, training and the implementation of new technology, policies, processes, and procedures
Manages facility-wide document shredding account
Serves as the HIM transcription liaison to the medical staff and manages medical transcription work queues.
Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
Coordinated training programs for new hires, ensuring all team members were knowledgeable about company policies, safety practices, and job-specific skills.
Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in both individual employee performance and overall project management strategies.
Retail Coach
Medieval Times
01.2019 - 12.2022
Plans and assigns daily tasks to staff
Coordinates and implements training for new employees
Assists with the planning and implementation of new service protocols
Organizes and supervises special projects
Resolves customer service issues.
Team Lead
University of Maryland Rehabilitation Institute
04.2022 - 08.2022
Manages the timely completion of the document imaging, analysis, and release of information processes
Collaborates with hospital leadership and medical staff to improve the quality of medical record documentation
Supervises the timely completion of the document imaging, analysis, and release of information processes
Serves as the HIM transcription liaison to the medical staff and manages medical transcription work queues
Organizes and develops cross-training for team members to create a standard workflow
Creates, monitors, audits, and provides feedback to team members on quality and productivity performance
Assists with testing, training and the implementation of new technology, policies, processes, and procedures.
Document Auditing Specialist
University of Maryland Medical Systems
06.2019 - 04.2022
Abstracted and complied statistical data for hospital compliance and regulatory audits and reported the information routinely to hospital leadership
Ensured data integrity and medical record completion while collecting and recording compliance of the audited data
Communicated with medical leadership and staff of any non-compliant elements to improve medical record documentation
Guided new hires through the auditing process by providing demonstrations and learning tools.
Chart Analyst
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
12.2016 - 06.2019
Performed timely analysis of medical records for completeness according to standards established by the Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, hospital policies, and regulatory agencies
Analyzed the medical record to ensure the appropriate provider is assigned to the deficiency for documentation completion
Coordinated with the Medical Staff to ensure that the medical record completion process is timely and efficient
Trained and assisted medical staff with the completion of medical records and death certificates
Assisted medical staff with the medical record completion process, assisted with navigation through the electronic medical record, and addressed medical staff questions
Generated physician incomplete record notification, validated medical record deficiencies and assisted with provider suspension
Assisted with the prepping, scanning, and indexing of medical documents
Ensured the completion of death certificates and medical records requests.
Medical Record & Registration Specialist Contractor
St. Joseph Medical Group
08.2016 - 12.2016
Organized and performed preparation of paper clinical documents
Corrected the categorization of paper medical records
Scheduled new appointments
Performed registration check-in and out duties for patients.
Office Team Contractor
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
07.2015 - 05.2016
Performed preparation and scanning functions on medical record documentation
Quality reviewed images scanned according to imaging guidelines
Inserted, deleted, split, and appended scanned documents according to imaging guidelines
Identified patient medical records and account numbers for medical record documentation.
Retail Supervisor
Medieval Times
11.2010 - 10.2015
Coordinated and performed training of new employees
Managed the retail department
Resolved customer service issues and performed retail sales
Organized, supervised, performed, and reported monthly and year-end inventory of merchandise
Reviewed any discrepancies and developed plans for correction
Developed and managed nation-wide inventory data and presented to corporate leadership monthly
Organized and led special projects
Initiated new processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of daily duties
Motivated staff through friendly contests to improve team morale and sales.
Randstad Contractor
University of Maryland Medical Center
06.2013 - 10.2013
Performed preparation and scanning functions on clinical documents
Quality reviewed images scanned according to imaging guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western School of Technology
Bachelors in Science - Health Information Management
Coppin State University
05.2017
Skills
Analytical
Interpersonal
Technical skills
Leadership skills
Conflict resolution skills
Communication
Teamwork
Plan development & problem solving
Detailed Oriented & Organized
Strategic & Operational planning
Timeline
Site Manager
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Team Lead
University of Maryland Rehabilitation Institute
04.2022 - 08.2022
Document Auditing Specialist
University of Maryland Medical Systems
06.2019 - 04.2022
Retail Coach
Medieval Times
01.2019 - 12.2022
Chart Analyst
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
12.2016 - 06.2019
Medical Record & Registration Specialist Contractor
St. Joseph Medical Group
08.2016 - 12.2016
Office Team Contractor
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
07.2015 - 05.2016
Randstad Contractor
University of Maryland Medical Center
06.2013 - 10.2013
Retail Supervisor
Medieval Times
11.2010 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Western School of Technology
Bachelors in Science - Health Information Management
Coppin State University
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