Medical Records Specialist Resume Example

Medical Records Specialist · Sound Community Health

Seattle, WA · 2022 - Present

• Managed an average of 150+ patient records daily, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to state and federal regulations, including HIPAA.
• Utilized Epic EHR system to process incoming medical documentation, scanning, indexing, and verifying over 500 documents weekly, improving record accessibility by 20%.
• Assisted in quarterly internal audits, identifying and correcting 10-15 potential compliance issues per audit cycle, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate in record keeping.
• Collaborated with clinical teams to retrieve critical patient data for care coordination, reducing data retrieval time by 15% for urgent requests.

Health Information Technician Intern · Emerald City Clinic

Seattle, WA · 2022 - 2022

• Supported the health information department in organizing and archiving medical records for a busy multi-specialty clinic.
• Processed and filed over 200 patient charts weekly, ensuring proper categorization and adherence to clinic policies.
• Assisted with patient data entry into the Cerner EHR system, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate.
• Conducted quality checks on scanned documents, correcting an average of 5-7 errors daily to improve data integrity.

Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology · Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA · 2020 - 2022

• Graduated with a GPA of 3.8/4.0
• Coursework included Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Health Information Systems, Medical Coding, and Healthcare Law & Ethics
• Completed capstone project on EHR implementation strategies for community health clinics

Medical Records Specialist · Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Austin, TX · 2023 - Present

• Managed and updated an average of 500 patient records weekly within the Epic EHR system, maintaining 100% compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
• Processed and fulfilled over 70 daily requests for patient information from healthcare providers, ensuring timely and accurate access to critical data.
• Contributed to a 15% reduction in document retrieval times by meticulously organizing and indexing physical and electronic records.
• Assisted in preparation for two successful external audits, demonstrating zero compliance deficiencies in recordkeeping practices.
• Trained 3 new team members on department procedures, EHR navigation, and privacy protocols, enhancing team efficiency and consistency.

Pharmacy Technician · H-E-B Pharmacy

Austin, TX · 2022 - 2023

• Processed an average of 120 prescriptions daily with 99.8% accuracy, reducing potential medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
• Provided direct customer service to over 60 patients daily, resolving inquiries, explaining medication instructions, and managing insurance information.
• Maintained inventory for over 500 unique medications, collaborating with pharmacists to prevent stockouts and manage controlled substances according to DEA regulations.
• Assisted with prior authorization requests, successfully securing approvals for 95% of submitted cases.
• Managed patient data within pharmacy software, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to privacy standards.

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences · The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · 2018 - 2021

• Graduated with a GPA of 3.7/4.0
• Dean's List recipient for 6 semesters
• Relevant coursework: Medical Terminology, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Anatomy & Physiology