Marie Sweat
Clinton
Summary
HIMS Supervisor with extensive experience, specializing in medical coding and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency through targeted process enhancements and comprehensive staff training. Expertise in meticulous chart auditing and effective problem-solving, leading to precise medical records management and successful Joint Commission Survey outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HIMS Supervisor
Encompass Health
02.2023 - Current
- As HIMS Supervisor, I am responsible for the daily operations of the medical records department for a split, inpatient rehabilitation hospital of 73 beds.
- I perform soft chart pickup and analysis, document scanning, medical record coding, medical record auditing, research and problem solving, education of clinical staff on HIMS policies and processes, release of information, and claim submission.
- Contribute to the hospital's Joint Commission Survey preparation and education.
- Manage external chart audit requests.
- Serve as the Hospital HIPAA Officer.
- Monitor performance metrics, and implement process improvements as needed.
- Supervise daily functions of small HIMS workforce.
Virtual Coder
Encompass Health
09.2020 - 02.2023
- As a medical records coder, I analyzed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD-10 codes to patient accounts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation requirements.
- Assisted in resolving coding discrepancies through detailed research and provider education.
HIMS Supervisor
Encompass Health
04.2018 - 09.2020
- As a HIMS Supervisor, I was responsible for the daily operations of the medical records department of a 34 bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, including chart analysis, scanning, coding, auditing, release of information, claim submission, and staff education.
- Monitored performance metrics and implemented process improvements as needed.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
Legal Specialist
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
09.2012 - 12.2017
- As a legal specialist, I served as one of three custodians of records for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare hospitals, analyzing and auditing medical records for completeness and accuracy before preparing records for release to primarily legal requesters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Informatics and Information Management
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis10-2010
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2005
High School Diploma -
Poplarville High School
Poplarville, MS05-2003
Skills
- Medical coding
- HIPAA compliance
- Chart auditing
- Staff training
- Process improvement
- Records management
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
Credentials
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Timeline
HIMS Supervisor
Encompass Health
02.2023 - Current
Virtual Coder
Encompass Health
09.2020 - 02.2023
HIMS Supervisor
Encompass Health
04.2018 - 09.2020
Legal Specialist
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
09.2012 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Informatics and Information Management
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pearl River Community College
High School Diploma -
Poplarville High School