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AMANUEL ALEMU

EDMONTON,AB

Summary

Accomplished Health Information Management professional with a proven track record at the Department of National Defense, enhancing data accuracy and patient record management. Expert in ICD-10 and digital imaging software, coupled with exceptional attention to detail and team collaboration skills. Achieved significant improvements in document processing efficiency and accuracy.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Records/Health Information Management Clerk

Department Of National Defense
06.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated and maintained patient reports and registers.
  • Ensured the accuracy and indexing of diseases and therapies.
  • Performed quantitative analysis on patient records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Provided an orientation and training to new staff.
  • Assisted the team lead in organizing medical record information.
  • Prepared regular statistical reports.
  • Helped CAF members when dealing with VAC.
  • Vetted medical documents before releasing to external agencies like lawyers, insurances, civilian doctors, VAC, SISSIP, etc.
  • Search, retrieve and distribute medical related information from GC-Docs.
  • Familiar with International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10).

Digital Imaging Operator

West Canadian Imaging Company
04.2015 - 05.2019
  • Prepare Documents for Scanning.
  • Scan, index and Quality Check of Client documents.
  • Searching, updating, importing and exporting documents in Image Connect.
  • Tracking missing documentation.
  • Train new employee in project specific imaging procedures.

Medical Records Tech

Department Of National Defense For VAC
08.2014 - 10.2014
  • Ensure all client pertinent information is accurate and up to date.
  • Upload member’s medical file into a server to be reviewed by Records Disclosure Team.
  • Tracking missing documentation.
  • Abstract clinical data from electronic databases.
  • Prepare statistical reports for the use of management staff.

Administrative Assistant

Government Of Alberta, Aboriginal Relations
04.2014 - 05.2014
  • Organizing documents in files according to classifications.
  • Researching materials from government databases.
  • Assisting the Senior Counsel to Aboriginal Relations.

Records Management Specialist

Government Of Alberta, Municipality Affairs
02.2014 - 03.2014
  • Filing, sorting, shipping and retrieving government files.
  • Managing records using Versatile Application.
  • Arranging and filing government files according to standard classification
  • Assisting the office with various administrative tasks.

Imaging/Record Management

Aon Hewitt
06.2011 - 11.2013

· Prepared, scanned and Quality Controlled incoming client mail.

· Handled requests made from client team on timely manner.

· Indexed client files and folders into Visual Record Database for shipping Offsite Storage.

· Ordered/Retrieved client files from offsite storage on request.

· Assisted in the preparation of Record Management Overview and Guidelines.

· Trained other employee in managing client records.

Digital Imaging Production Supervisor

Lason Canada
03.2004 - 06.2011

· Trained new employee in the production of quality images.

· Assisted in employment and deployment of workers in order of production schedule.

· Assisted in the development of new procedures and instrument to meet quality production.

· Maintained production and time reports up to date.

· Assured company regulations and standards in place through regular supervision.

· Provided employee supportive and leading role in the production process.

Team Leader, Health Information Systems

Federal Ministry Of Health
09.1988 - 12.2000

· Developed the National Health and Health Related Indicators.

· Developed Health Information System Guidelines.

· Supervised health information system at regional, zonal and hospital levels.

· Computerized Health Information System at Federal level.

Represented the Ministry in meetings with other government and donor organizations locally and internationally

Education

Master of Science - Public Health in Biostatistics

Tulane University School of Public Health
New Orleans, LA, USA
06.2002

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.1987

Skills

Strong knowledge in biology and medical terminologies

Knowledge of International Classification of Diseases (ICD0)

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Attention to details and accuracy in processing medical documentation (input, retrieval, disclosure and disposal)

Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers and other team members

Computer skills including MS Office, Internet, Email, SAS/SPSS statistical software, CFHIS, GC-Docs, Guardian, Exclaim, and other digital imaging software

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Ex member, Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)

Timeline

Medical Records/Health Information Management Clerk

Department Of National Defense
06.2016 - Current

Digital Imaging Operator

West Canadian Imaging Company
04.2015 - 05.2019

Medical Records Tech

Department Of National Defense For VAC
08.2014 - 10.2014

Administrative Assistant

Government Of Alberta, Aboriginal Relations
04.2014 - 05.2014

Records Management Specialist

Government Of Alberta, Municipality Affairs
02.2014 - 03.2014

Imaging/Record Management

Aon Hewitt
06.2011 - 11.2013

Digital Imaging Production Supervisor

Lason Canada
03.2004 - 06.2011

Team Leader, Health Information Systems

Federal Ministry Of Health
09.1988 - 12.2000

Master of Science - Public Health in Biostatistics

Tulane University School of Public Health

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Addis Ababa University

Ex member, Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)

AMANUEL ALEMU