I have recently completed an 80 hour internship at the Johnson Center where I co
nducted chart review, discharge papers, daily census and other HIM tasks. In my current position as a Program Assistant, I have been responsible for peer review , development and delivery of databases, projects, documents and information to employees, business use of the internet, and healthcare communications. In addition to my extensive office experience, I can bring the following qualifi cations: I hold an AAS degree in Health Information Technology. RHIT: I plan to take my AHIMA accredited RHIT exam this fall 2010. I am able to apply knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy/pathophys iology, and disease processes sufficient to appropriately file, locate, and disc lose health information. I am able to correctly apply a practical knowledge of laws and regulations r elated to the confidentiality of health information and the release of informati on from medical records. I have knowledge of the internal organization of medical records and medical record references and procedures as appropriate to the position. I have knowledge of how to use health information software appropriate to th e position, such as the electronic patient record, record tracking systems, char t deficiency systems, coding and abstracting systems, release of information sys tems, document scanning technology, electronic spreadsheets, transcription syste ms, encoder products, electronic encounter forms, database software, etc. In 2011, I plan to complete a B.S degree from the University of Minnesota wi th a major field of study in Business Administration. Experience using tact and diplomacy in difficult situations. Provided custom er service and technical IT support. EDUCATION: Finished: ‚ Arapahoe Community College Graduation: August 2010 Program: Health Information Technology Plan to Finish: University of Minnesota - Online Anticipated Graduation - 2011 Program: Business Administration EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Program Assistant 2008 “ Present Colorado State Office of Rural Health Center, 3033 S. Parker Rd, Suite 606, Auro ra, CO 80014 The Colorado State Office of Rural Health Center is an independent, non-profit, membership-based organization. It offers programs and services to ensure that ru ral communities have access to adequate healthcare. Working for the Rural Health Clinics and Critical Access Hospital Programs, I have provided educational even t planning, conducted research, managed grant applications, facilitated physicia n peer review, and managed databases. I support the effective and efficient admi nistration of CRHC programs by providing direct assistance to program staff. Database and Project Specialist 2000 “ 2007 CH2M HILL, 9191 S. Jamaica St., Englewood, CO 80112 Researched, developed, delivered and managed web based projects, material and in formation delivery to employees (intranet and internet) and supported online com munities, business use of the internet, search engines, employee training, and c ampus communications. As project specialist, responsible for managing resources, planning, scheduling work across contributing departments, and assigning tasks to others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, writer-editor of w eb content, web documents. Database Management: ‚ I was responsible for the administrative update of sales database (SQL) system s. I ensured these systems were updated on a regular basis, including the names of the authors, coordinators, project title, project number, file location, etc. I generated and analyzed periodic reports from these systems, as well as provid ed decision making information to upper management. ‚ I worked with IT to create a web based, global sales database (SQL) for CH2M H ILL. It was designed to track new business and input for sales Dash Board reports. I generated and analyzed periodic reports from this system, as well as provided decision making information to upper management. Records Management: ‚ I developed and maintained an electronic filing and tracking tool called SO Q Builder for statement of qualifications documents. These documents were dow nloaded by employees for use in proposals and sales presentations. I sent remind ers to the key stakeholders concerning continuing update of documents. I ensured proper administrative closure of documents and the archival management process. I updated documents as required by the key stakeholders. I helped to develop we b tools promoting the effective coordination of a Records Management Program. Research Coordinator Duties: ‚ I monitored action plans and contacted key stakeholders to ensure actions are taken within established timelines. I gathered documentation to submit to senior management. I assisted management by performing periodic audits of research inf ormation. ‚ I have researched, developed, delivered and managed web based projects, materi al and information delivery to employees (intranet and internet) and supported o nline communities, business use of the internet, search engines. Training Program Duties: ‚ I served as the point of contact for all Women 's Vision training programs. M y duties included creating and maintaining a database of approximately 300 emplo yees and all corporate leadership courses. ‚ I maintained a large membership database and coordinated Corporate Health Fair s, Lunch and Learns, networking and mentoring events. Professional Memberships: ‚ CHIMA, AHIMA ‚ CHIMSS, HIMSS ‚ Women 's Vision Foundation, Oxygen Mentor 's Walk, Success Forum ‚ CH2M HILL Women 's Network, Corporate Health Fair, Membership, Events Other Qualifications ‚ Job-related skills. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Distiller, Visio, SharePoint. Knowledge of SQL databases, Barebones HTML. MailCh imp, SurveyMonkey, ReadyTalk, WebEx, ‚ Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments. Donor Alliance 2008, WomensVision Foundation, CH2M HILL Volunteer of the Year - 2005