Mary Nelsen
Inver Grove Heights
Summary
Highly skilled Health Information Specialist with comprehensive knowledge in health information management and medical terminology. Background includes maintaining accurate patient data, compliance with relevant legal requirements, and implementation of electronic health records systems. Strengths encompass strong analytical skills, adeptness at multitasking, proficiency in HIPAA regulations, and superior communication abilities. Significant impact made by improving data integrity and confidentiality protocols in previous roles.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Specialist III (eHIM)
Allina Health/Outsourced to Optum 5/2024
Minnetonka
08.2017 - Current
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with legal and accreditation standards.
- Processed requests from outside organizations for release of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to clarify unclear or incomplete information in records.
- Entered data into electronic health record systems to ensure accuracy and completeness of medical records.
Certified Medical Transcriptionist
Allina Health
Minneapolis
02.2003 - 08.2017
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends related to medical transcription processes.
- Proofread completed transcripts for accuracy and completeness according to established protocols.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy to ensure accuracy of transcribed documents.
- Reviewed and edited transcribed reports or dictated material for grammar, clarity, accuracy, appropriateness, and conformity to standards.
- Edited drafts originating from speech recognition software to eliminate errors and improve flow.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
Roseville
02.1991 - 02.2003
- Created detailed records of patient evaluations, treatments, progress and discharge summaries.
- Evaluated home environments for safety hazards and accessibility issues related to mobility needs.
- Implemented modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation or hot and cold packs under the direction of a therapist.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Administered standardized tests to measure client's performance in areas such as strength, range of motion, sensation and coordination.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Transcription
St. Paul College
St. Paul, MNAssociate of Applied Science -
College of St. Catherine
St. Paul, MNAssociate of Arts -
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MNSkills
- Health information technology
- Medical record retrieval
- Electronic health records management
- Patient confidentiality maintenance
- Data privacy practices
- HIPAA compliance and regulations
- Medical terminology proficiency
- EHR software navigation
Timeline
Health Information Specialist III (eHIM)
Allina Health/Outsourced to Optum 5/2024
08.2017 - Current
Certified Medical Transcriptionist
Allina Health
02.2003 - 08.2017
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
02.1991 - 02.2003
Associate of Arts - Medical Transcription
St. Paul College
Associate of Applied Science -
College of St. Catherine
Associate of Arts -
Inver Hills Community College
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