Detail-oriented Health Information Specialist with expertise in HIPAA compliance, data management, and medical records preservation. Proven ability to train staff and ensure accuracy in healthcare data processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Specialist I
Ciox Health, LLC
Phoenix
12.2014 - Current
Managed patient health information requests and ensured compliance with regulations.
Coordinated data management processes for electronic health records systems.
Reviewed and verified medical records for accuracy and completeness.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve data discrepancies.
Trained staff on proper handling of confidential health information.
Implemented quality control measures to maintain data integrity standards.
Processed requests from outside organizations for release of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
Maintained databases containing sensitive patient information such as diagnoses, treatments, medications, lab results.
Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with legal and accreditation standards.
Performed audits on medical records to identify discrepancies or errors in documentation.
Facilitated document import into electronic health records using variety of applications and workflows, executed scanning and indexing and organized patient records for quick reference.
Interviewed and hired talented performers, bringing exemplary expertise and knowledge to job positions within organization.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine.
Ordered and restocked supplies in line with budget limits and office needs.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Social Sciences Education
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Some College (No Degree) - Photography
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Skills
HIPAA compliance
Patient information release
Staff training and development
Medical records preservation
Release of information requests
Medical records storage
HIPAA compliance and regulations
Medical record retrieval
Medical terminology proficiency
Medical document scanning
Timeline
Health Information Specialist I
Ciox Health, LLC
12.2014 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Social Sciences Education