Professional Resume Template for
Health Information Technician
Clara J. Reynolds
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 555-0187
clara.reynolds@email.com
linkedin.com/in/clara-reynolds | clarareynolds.com
Professional Summary
Methodical Health Information Technician with 5 years of experience managing electronic health records (EHRs) and ensuring strict HIPAA compliance within mid-sized hospital networks and multi-specialty clinics. Expertise includes clinical coding accuracy (ICD-10-CM/PCS), data integrity audits, and medical billing reconciliation. Successfully audited 4,200+ patient records with a 99.2% coding accuracy rate and reduced billing claim denials by 18% through workflow improvements. Proficient with Epic, Cerner, and 3M encoder tools.
Work Experience
Health Information Technician — Mercy Health Partners
Grand Rapids, MI | July 2023 – Present
- Audited over 1,200 electronic health records weekly using Epic EHR software, maintaining a 99.4% accuracy rate in diagnostic and procedural coding compliance.
- Led a team of 4 coding specialists to resolve a billing backlog of 850 outstanding insurance claims, reducing overall claim processing turnaround time by 22% through new audit workflows.
- Implemented monthly HIPAA compliance training for 45 clinic staff members, resulting in a 35% decrease in record handling errors over a 12-month period.
- Streamlined the patient discharge record release process using the Epic Release of Information module, accelerating processing times by 28% and ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Health Information Specialist — Spectrum Health Care
Grand Rapids, MI | June 2021 – June 2023
- Processed and indexed 350+ medical records daily using Cerner PowerChart, maintaining a 98.9% data integrity score across all inpatient and outpatient admissions.
- Resolved 120+ patient record billing discrepancies monthly by collaborating with insurance providers, recovering $45,000 in delayed revenue for the clinic.
- Conducted data quality audits on 2,500 patient charts using 3M 360 Encompass, identifying coding discrepancies that reduced claim billing errors by 18%.
- Automated the scanning and digital archiving of legacy paper records, converting 12,000 patient files to digital format and saving 15 hours of manual work weekly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology
Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI · 2021
Skills
Epic EHR, Cerner PowerChart, 3M 360 Encompass, ICD-10-CM coding, ICD-10-PCS coding, CPT coding, HCPCS Level II, HIPAA compliance, Medical terminology, Health data analytics, Clinical documentation improvement (CDI), Release of information (ROI), Revenue cycle management, Electronic health records, Data integrity auditing
Projects
EHR Platform Migration
Role: Lead Data Quality Coordinator
Tools: Cerner PowerChart, Microsoft Excel, SQL
Coordinated the migration of 15,000 patient records from a legacy database to Cerner PowerChart, completing the project 2 weeks ahead of schedule and achieving 100% data transfer accuracy.
Coding Compliance Initiative
Role: Compliance Specialist
Tools: 3M 360 Encompass, Epic EHR, MS Access
Led a clinic-wide audit of ICD-10-CM coding practices for 3,500 patient charts, identifying and resolving systemic errors to increase overall billing accuracy by 14%.
Certifications
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (2021)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (2022)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (2023)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Affiliations: Active Member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Health Information Technician
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$38,000
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$58,000
Avg:
$46,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of health information specialists and medical records technicians in the United States is projected to grow 7% to 15% from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is driven by an aging population requiring more healthcare services, which increases the volume of patient records that must be managed, coded, and secured. As electronic health records (EHRs) remain central to healthcare, facilities require certified technicians to ensure data integrity, privacy compliance, and accurate billing reimbursement.
7% to 15% growth over 10 years
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