Health Information Technician Resume Guide

Diligent Health Information Technician with 10+ years of experience verifying, coding and maintaining medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Gained expertise in various EMR systems, including Epic and Cerner. Proven track record for accurately analyzing patient data to generate meaningful reports that inform clinical decision-making. Seeking to utilize my skills at ABC Clinic to ensure efficient management of health information databases.

Accomplished health information technician with 5+ years of experience managing and organizing medical records. Skilled in the use of various software applications to analyze, update, and maintain electronic databases for accuracy and completeness. At XYZ hospital, maintained a 99% accuracy rate on all patient documentation. Received an award for exemplary performance from colleagues at ABC clinic after reducing errors by 33%.

Skilled health information technician with six years of experience in hospital settings, providing critical support to health care providers. At XYZ Hospital, managed and maintained patient records for over 200 patients per day and supported the implementation of a new EHR system that increased efficiency by 22%. Now looking to join ABC Health Care as an HIT Technician and use my expertise to help streamline operations.

Determined and patient-focused Health Information Technician with 5+ years of experience processing medical records and information. Efficiently managed data entry into electronic health record systems while ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations. At ABC, organized over 300 paper charts in preparation for transitioning to an electronic system. Developed processes to expedite the charting process by 15%.

Driven and detail-oriented health information technician with over 7 years of experience working in a fast-paced medical environment. Skilled at managing and maintaining patient records, analyzing data for accuracy, and interfacing with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance. Seeking to leverage knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ICD coding to become the next Health Information Technician at ABC Medical Center.

Proficient health information technician with 5+ years of experience in collecting and managing patient data. Skilled at accurately coding diagnoses, procedures, and medications for all types of healthcare facilities. Certified by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Seeking to join ABC Medical Center as a health information specialist to help streamline their documentation processes.

Energetic health information technician with 3+ years of experience managing medical records in a hospital setting. Experienced in coding and abstracting patient data, as well as processing insurance claims. At XYZ Hospital, led the implementation of new software to streamline record-keeping processes by 20%. Committed to accuracy and best practices while providing timely services for all clients.

Passionate and experienced health information technician with 5+ years of experience in medical records and coding. Seeking to use expertise at XYZ Medical Center, where I can utilize my knowledge of HIPAA regulations and state laws to ensure accuracy and confidentiality for each patient’s record. Experienced in working with multiple EMR systems, including Cerner, Epic, NextGen and Meditech.

• Consistently maintained and updated medical records for over 350 patients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to HIPAA standards.
• Introduced a new filing system that reduced data entry time by 30%, resulting in increased productivity of the department.
• Reorganized health information databases on an ongoing basis; upgraded 7 existing systems with new coding practices and improved patient confidentiality protocols.
• Utilized specialized software programs such as ICD-10-CM & CPT codes to accurately classify medical diagnoses, treatments and procedures for billing purposes; achieved 99% accuracy rate during code assignments – leading to a 4% reduction in denied claims from insurance companies due to incorrect coding errors.
• Structured electronic health record (EHR) summaries using standardized templates; generated patient profiles containing vital statistics, laboratory results, hospitalizations history & medication lists within an average turnaround time of 3 hours or less each day.

• Demonstrated exceptional data entry accuracy when entering patient health information into electronic medical records, increasing efficiency by 30%.
• Mentored 3 junior technicians in coding and abstracting procedures for improved quality control; led to a decrease of 15% in errors within the first month.
• Monitored healthcare databases on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and other applicable laws, making sure all records were up-to-date and secure from unauthorized access or manipulation.
• Reconciled discrepancies between paper & electronic medical records while performing periodic audits; identified areas of improvement that reduced processing time by 10 hours per week across the department.
• Diligently maintained confidential patient information according to hospital policy standards, preserving privacy at all times during daily interactions with patients & staff members alike.

• Facilitated the accurate maintenance of medical records for over 500 patients, ensuring that all information was up-to-date and compliant with HIPAA regulations.
• Analyzed patient data to confirm accuracy before entering into Electronic Health Record (EHR) system; reduced errors by 79%.
• Entered patient demographic, clinical and insurance information timely into EHR systems while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA laws.
• Prepared detailed reports on requested statistical health care data promptly and accurately using specialized software programs such as Microsoft Excel; increased efficiency rate by 22%.
• Efficiently processed requests from healthcare providers within 24 hours or less while adhering to established coding guidelines and protocols set forth by management personnel.

• Revised and updated over 3,000 patient medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance with prevailing HIPAA regulations; successfully reduced errors in health information by 15%.
• Expedited the release of confidential patient information for legal purposes upon request from law enforcement agencies or government officials; processed requests within 24 hours on average.
• Organized electronic medical records into an easy-to-navigate database system that was accessible to authorized personnel only; improved data access time by 40% while maintaining strict security protocols at all times.
• Formulated accurate statistical reports regarding disease outbreaks, mortality rates and other public health issues using ICD codes & CPT guidelines according to specific requirements of local governing bodies; increased reporting speed by 30%.
• Accurately transcribed physicians’ orders, laboratory results and diagnostic tests into digital databases within specified deadlines (average 4 hours) without compromising quality standards or regulatory compliance measures in any way.

• Reliably managed the medical records of over 500 patients daily, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Improved patient data management efficiency by 25% through streamlining current processes and implementing new technology solutions.
• Participated in developing a comprehensive database of medical codes for use when entering diagnoses, treatments and procedures into electronic health records (EHR).
• Researched discrepancies between invoices from providers across different insurance companies to verify correct billing information; resolved 80% of cases within 48 hours or less on average.
• Assisted in providing clinical summaries to physicians upon request; identified errors in references or citations an average 10 minutes faster than peers due to knowledge base acquired during HIM certification program completion.

• Developed comprehensive electronic health records for over 500 patients, including medical histories, treatments and outcomes; improved data accuracy by 28%.
• Actively maintained up-to-date patient information in the system through periodic verifications with hospital staff to ensure accuracy of all documents.
• Compiled detailed reports on billing activities and distributed them to relevant departments within tight deadlines; reduced processing time by 25% per report.
• Presented analytical summaries of departmental performance at monthly meetings using modern presentation tools such as MS PowerPoint & Prezi; increased understanding amongst stakeholders by 15%.
• Achieved certification from AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) after passing a comprehensive exam demonstrating proficiency in health information management processes and technologies.

• Updated patient medical records in electronic health information systems with accuracy and precision, reducing data entry errors by 30%.
• Optimized patient workflow processes to streamline administrative tasks, allowing for efficient retrieval of medical documents and saving up to 10 hours per week.
• Validated the integrity of patients’ health information such as test results, treatments received and diagnoses; identified gaps or discrepancies in patient data over 500 times throughout career thus far.
• Competently handled confidential sensitive material while protecting the privacy of hundreds of patients according to HIPAA guidelines during a three-year tenure at ABC Healthcare Center & Clinic.
• Coordinated with physicians on entering detailed clinical notes into each patient’s record accurately; enabled prompt updating of healthcare plans that resulted in improved care outcomes for more than 200 individuals annually.

Associate Degree in Health Information Technology
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
American Health Information Management Association
May 2017