Kim R. Edwards4315 Don Tomaso Drive #10 ▪ Los Angeles, CA 90008

(C) 310-910-5419 ▪ (H) 323-400-8253 kim.edwards7@aol.com

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYMotivated and results-oriented Administrative professional

▪ Twenty plus years of experience with healthcare operations and patient care areas.

▪ Associate of Science graduate (2/2012) with a concentration in Health Information Technology exposed to relevant industry training and best practices requisite for career advancement.

▪ Trained, consulted and assisted nursing and medical staff in navigating and transitioning to (CPOE) computerized physician order entry.

▪ Firm knowledge of medical terminology including ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT coding, chart assembly, and analysis; detailed knowledge of medical record content and chart organization.

▪ Proven ability to interpret and explain policy, procedure, and external requirements related to chart documentation, privacy rules (HIPAA) and release of information (ROI) requests.

▪ Dynamic professional with a unique mix of academic and internship experience in Health Information and Clinical Information Systems and a proven record of workplace excellence.

▪ Experienced with Epic, Meditech, Quadramed and Quantim HIM Information Systems, 3M Encoder and the Affinity Electronic Health Record, familiar with MS Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, outlook.

CERTIFICATIONSAHIMA Certified Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – 11/2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CEDAR SINAI MEDICAL CENTER Los Angeles, CANURSING COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN (NCT) 6/1981- Present Examine and file all legal and permanent chart documents; prepare, organize and ensure accuracy and compliance of all discharged health records. Answer inbound phone calls for three high-volume departments including: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU), Medical/Surgical Tele and the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Transcribed and entered 100+ laboratory, imaging and nuclear medicine Physician orders per day into Epic clinical information system. Educate and train fellow colleagues and new-hires to properly utilize Voalte smart phone, a specialized devise for greater point-of-care communication.

LA COUNTY USC MEDICAL CENTER Los Angeles, CA

Medical Coder, RHIT Internship 11/2011 – 12/2011Completed 180-hour Clinical Practicum as an Intern for the Health Information Department; assembled, prepared, and scanned inpatient/outpatient medical records. Performed quantitative and qualitative chart analysis; prepared electronic deficiency notices for incomplete health records. Retrieved and managed all medical transcription via PeopleSoft system; compiled and entered birth record information into Automated Vital Statistic System (AVSS). Examined and reviewed court subpoenas and release of information (ROI) requests for accuracy and compliance with HIPPA laws. Collected and transmitted patient data into California Cancer Registry and California Surveillance Program (CSP) via Cnext cancer database. ▪ Applied appropriate ICD-9 and CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient medical

records via 3M Encoder; analyzed and updated medical records in Master Patient Index.

ST. JOHN’S HEALTH CENTER Santa Monica, CAADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE 3/2008 – 5/2010

Transcribed Physician orders and performed data entry activities to record, assemble, and maintain health records for a large team of medical professionals including MDs and RNs. Filed laboratory and imaging reports; entered lab tests, images, nuclear, and cardiac studies into Meditech System.▪ Supported inventory management activities, tracked on-hand inventory, and

submitted new supply orders as needed.

CENTURY CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL Los Angeles, CA UNIT SECRETARY 7/2005 – 8/2008Performed administrative and secretarial duties in a medical/surgical, telemetry and ICU setting; answered incoming calls, provided information, took messages, and routed callers to appropriate personnel. Greeted visitors and administered client in-take process; helped prepare documents for patient discharge or transfer. ▪ Collaborated with Case Managers, MDs and RNs as needed to address and resolve

outstanding client issues.

EDUCATION DeVry University, Pomona, CA

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, 2/2012Concentration in Health Information Management

SELECTED COURSEWORKBasic Medical Terminology, Anatomy/Physiology/Pathophysiology, International

Classification of Disease, Current Procedural Terminology Coding, Health Insurance Reimbursement, Health Information Fundamentals

West Los Angeles City College (Transfer Credits), Culver City, CA, 6/2005

Concentration in Liberal Arts/Paralegal Studies

AFFILIATIONSAmerican Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

California Association of Health Information Management (CAHIM)