Abrar Shaikh
Edmonton
Summary
Health Information Management specialist proudly offering over ten years of experience in medical coding, abstracting, medical records management and release of information. Attentive to deadlines in fast-paced environments. Certified CHIMA and AHIMA Professional. Expertise in medical terminology, EPIC, ICD 10-CA (International Classification of Diseases), CCI-CM, 3M Encoder.Expertise in health record privacy, confidentiality, patient services, and release of information (PHIPA,HIPPA).
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Management Specialist
Alberta Health Services
01.2015 - Current
- Processed requests for health information from variety of stakeholders according to Health Information Act.
- Processed production orders, subpoenas, search warrants and court orders as issued by judicial system
- Processed release of information requests for AHS Legal Services (securing or performing"AHS Legal Hold" protocols), AHS Patient Concerns, Workers Compensation Board, Alberta Blue Cross, AHS Administration, Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Child and Family Services, Medical Examiner, AHS Security, Emergency Medical Services, patients, and patients' family members comprehended, evaluated, validated, and extracted pertinent,complete and thorough clinical data outlined by requesters.
- Independently managed workload to satisfy requester timelines, enhanced patient care through comprehensive and timely availability of information.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and make discretionary decisions in compliance with provincial and federal legislation, AHS policies.
- Navigated between multiple electronic sources, identified, and generated responsive records and reports using EPIC system.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in high volume and ever-changing work environment.
Health Information Management Specialist
Prairie Mountain Health Region
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Coded and abstracted all relevant conditions described by the physician and/or other health providers associated with the ambulatory, day surgery and inpatient visits being reviewed.
- Utilized the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems,10th edition (ICD-10-CA) and 3M Encoder.
- Coded and abstracted the operative report and/or other procedure notes to determine all relevant interventions performed on the patient during their hospital stay.
- Used the Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI) classification system and 3M Encoder to select appropriate intervention code.
- Submitted abstracts to CIHI every month for funding and research purposes and corrected soft errors and hard errors from abstracts.
- Released health information to law firms, health care providers, insurance companies, and patients.
- Ensured that every patient's record is complete, accurate and secure yet readily accessible for appropriate release.
- Collected additional information about patients and their hospital stays to generate data about patient population.
- Performed data quality review on individual patient records and evaluates clinical information
- from multiple source systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of information in the inpatient abstract prior to CIHI submission.
- Communicated with physicians and/or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) whenever there are discrepancies or vague descriptions stated in clinical documentation.
Education
Health Information Management
RHIT - AHIMA
USA2013
Health Information Management
CHIM
Canada2011
Diploma - Health Information Management
George Brown College
2011
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration
Welingkar Institute of Management
2010
Bachelor of Arts -
Elphinstone College
2008
Skills
Health Information Management
Medical Coding – Inpatient, Outpatient
EPIC System
Electronic Medical Records
Timeline
Health Information Management Specialist
Alberta Health Services
01.2015 - Current
Health Information Management Specialist
Prairie Mountain Health Region
01.2011 - 01.2014
Health Information Management
RHIT - AHIMA
Health Information Management
CHIM
Diploma - Health Information Management
George Brown College
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration
Welingkar Institute of Management
Bachelor of Arts -
Elphinstone College
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