Merline Minott
Pooler
Summary
Seasoned Health Information Management Director with a proven track record at Georgia Regional Hospital, specializing in HIPAA compliance and electronic health record systems. Expert in enhancing data accuracy and workflow efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional team leadership and attention to detail, significantly improving health information management practices. Active member of the Georgia Health Information Management Committee.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Information Management Director
Georgia Regional Hospital
Savannah
09.2005 - Current
- Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations regarding HIPAA compliance.
- Ensure that all privacy laws are adhered to by staff members handling patient information.
- Analyze workflow processes within the HIM department to identify areas needing improvement.
- Create quality assurance programs to ensure accuracy in medical records documentation.
- Provide guidance and expertise on best practices in Health Information Management.
- Conduct audits of medical records to identify errors or potential issues with compliance regulations.
- Took part in meetings and committees to discuss such topics as electronic health records and communicate best ways to improve workflows.
- Chairs the Information Management Committee.
- Experience with the Joint Commission and CMS surveys.
- Chair the Georgia Health Information Management Committee for all 5 hospitals.
- Member of the Hospital System Information Management Committee.
Adjunct Instructor
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by encouraging critical thinking skills among students.
- Facilitated group discussions among students about class topics or assigned readings.
- Taught Introduction to Health Informatics
Health Information Administrator
State of New Jersey
Kearny
12.2004 - 09.2005
- Coordinated Health Information Management Services at two state hospitals.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
- Worked closely with the quality improvement department in areas of documentation, privacy, and security.
- Completed monthly reports and employee evaluations.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN10-2011
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Administration
Stephens College
Missouri City, MO06-2009
Skills
- Health Information Management
- Electronic Health Record Systems
- Data analysis and reporting
- HIPAA compliance
- Team Leadership
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Registered Health Information Technician(RHIT)
Accomplishments
- Excellence Award
- Member of American Health Information Management Association(AHIMA)
- Member of Georgia Health Information Management Association(GHIMA)
- Member of Ogeechee Technical College Health Information Technology Advisory Committee
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2016 - 05.2022
Health Information Management Director
Georgia Regional Hospital
09.2005 - Current
Health Information Administrator
State of New Jersey
12.2004 - 09.2005
- Registered Health Information Technician(RHIT)
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Administration
Stephens College
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