Not exact matches
Doctors can also use the glasses to pull up
patient files and look up health
information without having to turn away from the
patient.
In a change from longstanding practice, the CMS recently began suppressing substance abuse - related claims in the Medicare and Medicaid Research Identifiable
Files to comply with a 1987 federal regulation barring third party payers from releasing
information from federally funded substance abuse treatment programs without
patient consent.
The reward for all that effort would be a potentially richer array of insights into a
patient than from single - source
files, as anonymized
patient data may contain pharmacy, claims, doctor, and even lab
information.
September 6, 2013 Notice of data event from former third - party vendor ICS Collection Service Inc. recently notified the University of Chicago Physicians Group of a potential incident that may have affected the protected health
information of up to 1,344
patient files.
6.2 The following security measures will be followed to ensure that client personal
information is appropriately protected: · Client /
patient files are kept in a secure location · Client
files on computers are kept safe with passwords and firewalls are monitored daily 6.3 We will use appropriate security measures when destroying client's personal
information such as shredding documents and deleting electronically stored
information.
Patient History File System Some lasers come with robust databases that include time - stamped, patient and protocol information that can be referenced before administering tre
Patient History
File System Some lasers come with robust databases that include time - stamped,
patient and protocol information that can be referenced before administering tre
patient and protocol
information that can be referenced before administering treatment.
Accessible from anywhere because of cloud technology, the savings generated by operating in the cloud and NOT in clunky servers in a a vet office closet, or, years of storage on a laptop that crashes and all data becomes lost (all those years and
patient files and
information — GASP!)
If you need to report that a covered entity violated your
patient privacy by sharing health
information you can
file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Cognizant of the need for
patient and corporate confidentiality, the organization could also improve security by classifying its
files, analyzing internal data usage trends and assigning permissions and protocols to its most sensitive
information.
«REGINA — Hundreds of
patient files have been discovered in a vacant Yorkton office space, prompting an investigation by the Saskatchewan
Information and Privacy Commissioner.
For example, a hospital's peer review
files that include protected health
information about many
patients but are used only to improve
patient care at the hospital, and not to make decisions about individuals, are not part of that hospital's designated record sets.
The estate of a nursing - home
patient who fell and broke her hip, allegedly due to inadequate care, was entitled to broad discovery of the facility's
patient care records, personnel
files, and financial
information.
Sadly, one of the only certain ways of discovering the truth is to
file a lawsuit — hospitals, nurses and doctors are trained NOT to share compromising
information with a
patient.
«
Patients entrust doctors with their most intimate healthcare details, and doctors have a legal responsibility to keep that
information private and secure, whether it is held in an office
file cabinet or stored on a computer server,» said Gurbir Grewal, NJ state attorney general in a statement about the settlement with VMG.
• Report to clinical coordinator or practice administrator • Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant • Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms • Escort
patients to exam rooms, interviews
patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all
information in
patient's chart • Give instructions to
patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant • Ensure all related reports, labs and
information is
filed is available in
patients» medical records prior to their appointment • Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required • Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to
patient / physician / pharmacy calls • Triage and process messages from
patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants • Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.) • All other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator
• Chart and
filing patient information like test results, history taking, medication list, insurance
information, demographics.
Transcriptionists type out recordings from doctors to add to a
patient's
file so the
information can be accessed by other healthcare professionals.
Ensured all equipment was functioning properly, stocked supplies, laid out tools, and passed instruments during procedures.July 2001 to September 2007 New Cityland General Hospital New Cityland, CA Operating Room Registered NurseTook
patient information and updated charts and
files.
Their job description includes tasks such as collection of personal
information from
patients and creation of
files for
patients.
Get
information of
patients» medical history and demographics from them and enter it into the clinic's
file, as well as in its computer system as part of record keeping measures
Navigated electronic
filing system while obtaining all
patient information needed for their
files.
Acquired
patient vitals and recorded
information into medical
files for proper maintenance, accuracy, and follow - up
Obtained
patient information for general profile, registration, insurance
filing, and billing.
Assisted in treatment of
patients and availability of treatment
information by
filing and retrieving
patient records
How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: 334-215-3706 Cell Phone: 334-233-2631 Fax: 334-273-0477 E-mail:
[email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and
information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional
information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill
patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request
information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance
files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request
Communicated with supervisors and peers about documenting and recording
patient files and otherwise obtaining
information from other medical facilities.
Maintained records that include
patient information, sonography and interpretations,
files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records, such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports
Keep
patients»
files updated by periodically checking with them to take note of changes in their demographics and effect such changes in their
files to ensure that all
information are useful and not outdated
Maintain
patient data
files by entering
patient information into billing system, updating
patient information as needed, and submitting claims to insurance companies.
A typical resume for Chiropractic Assistant mentions the following duties: greeting
patients and collecting medical
information, completing
patient charts, taking phone calls, organizing doctor schedules,
filing papers, ordering office supplies, tracking insurance claims, maintaining the examination room clean and organized, doing
patient orientation, answering to questions, and assisting doctors with basic treatments and techniques.
• Qualified to
file patient information accurately, and track cases and referrals to and from other doctors.
• Provided compassionate and effective
patient care under the supervision of LPN • Communicated precise
information to
patients and families • Observed changes in
patient condition and communicated to the LPN • Took necessary measures to minimize fear, anxiety and cultural barriers • Created and maintained
files and documents regarding
patient care provided • Ensured confidentiality of
patient information • Prioritized tasks as per needs of the
patients, families, and staff • Maintained proper cleanliness of rooms and work area • Performing other duties and support functions as delegated by the LPN
Will be responsible for verifying
patient information, preparing
patients for examination, assisting with contact lens insertion, and maintaining accurate
filing of
patient records.
Hospital Receptionist MetroSouth Hospital, Suffolk, VA 2009 — 2011 • Enhanced
patient satisfaction by 30 % (as per survey statistics), through active follow - up calls and productive interdepartmental communications • Initiated a daily appointments display on the unit floor to facilitate
patient and physicians, which was highly commended • Greeted
patients and collected
information needed for
filing and registration • Handled incoming phone calls effectively • Directed the calls to the respective persons or departments • Responded to all
patient queries • Maintained the waiting area in a neat and clean condition
My staff was able to access
files and
information easily, which cut
patient waiting time in half.
Maintaining
patient appointments, rescheduling, insurance
files, and entering new
information into the system.
Administrative assistants in a medical office usually perform a wide range of duties which involve handling of
files and collection of personal and health
information for
patients, to have a complete database of clients.
Set up
patient paper charts, entering into a paper
file or an electronic
file patient information and chief complaint, collected urine samples, HGB, vital signs, administering vision and hearing tests, stocked exam rooms with all supplies and monitored and maintained medical equipment in each exam room.
Provided confidential documentation such as test results or other
information not
filed in
patient records to healthcare providers upon request.
Created, updated and maintained
patient files insuring medical records reflect the most current
patient information
Maintain accurate and current
information in
patient billing and
file system by obtaining
patient insurance and billing
information
Maintained
patient files by obtaining, recording, and updating basic and insurance
information.
Ensured availability of treatment
information by
filing and retrieving
patient records.
Other duties listed on most Appointment Scheduler resumes include taking phone calls from clients, coding medical
information, maintaining
patient databases, answering to
patient inquiries, purging
files, and ensuring supplies and equipment.
Performed administrative duties including typing,
filing, and verifying
patient information as needed
Information Clerk • Handle telephone calls and respond to information asked for • Provide visitors and patients with heads up on their inquiries and problems • Determine nature of visit of persons entering establishment and direct or escort them to their destinations • Provide information regarding health procedures and policies and direct people to the right departments • Direct incoming calls to intended recipients and take message in the absence thereof • Take and record information regarding patients, visitors and other people entering the facility • Assist during admission and discharge procedures • File reports and perform research and information retrieval duties as requested • Handle facility inventory by initiating and maintaining contact with vendors and suppliers • Distribute incoming mail and ensure that outgoing mail is sent out on time • Prepare and send correspondence such as memos
Information Clerk • Handle telephone calls and respond to
information asked for • Provide visitors and patients with heads up on their inquiries and problems • Determine nature of visit of persons entering establishment and direct or escort them to their destinations • Provide information regarding health procedures and policies and direct people to the right departments • Direct incoming calls to intended recipients and take message in the absence thereof • Take and record information regarding patients, visitors and other people entering the facility • Assist during admission and discharge procedures • File reports and perform research and information retrieval duties as requested • Handle facility inventory by initiating and maintaining contact with vendors and suppliers • Distribute incoming mail and ensure that outgoing mail is sent out on time • Prepare and send correspondence such as memos
information asked for • Provide visitors and
patients with heads up on their inquiries and problems • Determine nature of visit of persons entering establishment and direct or escort them to their destinations • Provide
information regarding health procedures and policies and direct people to the right departments • Direct incoming calls to intended recipients and take message in the absence thereof • Take and record information regarding patients, visitors and other people entering the facility • Assist during admission and discharge procedures • File reports and perform research and information retrieval duties as requested • Handle facility inventory by initiating and maintaining contact with vendors and suppliers • Distribute incoming mail and ensure that outgoing mail is sent out on time • Prepare and send correspondence such as memos
information regarding health procedures and policies and direct people to the right departments • Direct incoming calls to intended recipients and take message in the absence thereof • Take and record
information regarding patients, visitors and other people entering the facility • Assist during admission and discharge procedures • File reports and perform research and information retrieval duties as requested • Handle facility inventory by initiating and maintaining contact with vendors and suppliers • Distribute incoming mail and ensure that outgoing mail is sent out on time • Prepare and send correspondence such as memos
information regarding
patients, visitors and other people entering the facility • Assist during admission and discharge procedures •
File reports and perform research and
information retrieval duties as requested • Handle facility inventory by initiating and maintaining contact with vendors and suppliers • Distribute incoming mail and ensure that outgoing mail is sent out on time • Prepare and send correspondence such as memos
information retrieval duties as requested • Handle facility inventory by initiating and maintaining contact with vendors and suppliers • Distribute incoming mail and ensure that outgoing mail is sent out on time • Prepare and send correspondence such as memos and letters
• Implemented and tested an appointments scheduling system that works with available data to manage both
patient and doctor schedules in sync • Provided
information to
patients regarding hospital policies and medical procedures • Performed daily application processing functions • Organized
files and records
Committed to accurately
filing patients»
information while maintaining both data integrity and confidentiality.
CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS, Los Lunas, NM (1/1999 to 6/2004) Records Keeper • Assisted in gathering
patient information and punching it into hospital databases • Answered and responded to telephone calls for
information • Handled appointments scheduling and ensured that appropriate follow ups are managed •
Filed patients» records in alphabetical order and attached medical
information to each record • Prepared periodic statistics and reports and handled in - house correspondence
Administrative duties may include: updating and
filing patients» medical records, maintaining medical
information, preparing
patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination.