Charity Curry
Rogers ,AR
Summary
Results-driven Health Information Technician with expertise in HIPAA compliance and electronic health records at Datavant. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through meticulous data management and effective communication. Skilled in health information auditing and fostering teamwork, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in patient records while streamlining workflows for improved efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Technician
Datavant
2022.08 - 2026.06
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Processed and validated health data entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Assisted healthcare providers with timely access to patient information, facilitating optimal treatment decisions.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Managed the secure transfer of medical records between facilities, ensuring proper adherence to privacy regulations and patient confidentiality guidelines.
- Provided outstanding customer service to patients requesting copies of their medical records or seeking assistance with related inquiries.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations through thorough staff training and continuous monitoring of security protocols surrounding patient data management.
Spcimen Lab Technician
Quest Diagnostics
2020.07 - 2022.06
- Collaborated with team members to streamline sample processing workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing optimization of lab operations.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Informatics
Brian University
Rogers, AR2012-08
High School Diploma -
Southwest RV
Washburn, MO2018-05
Skills
- Patient record management
- HIPAA compliance and regulation
- Electronic health systems (EHR)
- Health information auditin
- Computer skills
- Electronic health records
- Healthcare compliance
- Health information systems
- Health records review
- Effective communication
- Facility workflow
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- EMR systems
- Records accuracy
- Patient information verification
- Medical release of information ROI processes
- Patient data confidentiality
- Self motivation
- Data entry
Timeline
Health Information Technician
Datavant
2022.08 - 2026.06
Spcimen Lab Technician
Quest Diagnostics
2020.07 - 2022.06
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Informatics
Brian University
High School Diploma -
Southwest RV