Yadira Martinez
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic Medical Records Director with a proven track record at Playa Del Rey Center, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Expert in clinical documentation and records analysis, I led initiatives that improved data accuracy and streamlined workflows, fostering teamwork and ensuring strict confidentiality in patient information management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Director
Playa Del Rey Center
01.2024 - 09.2025
- ADR
- Clinical meeting
- Submitting Appeals
- Managed patient records to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and internal policies.
- Oversaw daily operations of medical records department, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to improve data accuracy and accessibility.
- Trained staff on best practices for record management and documentation standards.
- Conducted audits to maintain data integrity and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline patient information retrieval processes.
- Reviewed open and closed records to comply with medical record documentation policies and reported findings to nursing services director.
- Analyzed quality control assessment findings and developed and implemented methods to improve performance.
- Scheduled and conducted educational programs to explain and discuss documentation policies and practices.
- Conducted regular audits of stored medical records to identify discrepancies or missing documentation, ensuring completion and adherence to established guidelines.
- Assisted in the establishment of telehealth services, ensuring seamless integration of remote consultations into existing medical records systems.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by regularly auditing and updating policies and procedures regarding patient information security.
- Managed a team of medical records staff, promoting teamwork and consistently meeting departmental goals.
- Overhauled departmental policies to reflect current industry best practices and regulatory standards.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Monthly MD Meetings
- Daily morning meetings
- Triple Check
Medical Records Director
Rehab Centre of Beverly Hills
05.2019 - 09.2024
- Developed protocols for proper handling and storage of sensitive patient information.
- Led initiatives to upgrade technology, resulting in improved operational effectiveness within the department.
- Oversaw secure transfer of patient records to other health care providers to support requests and authorizations.
- Evaluated requests for information and maintained and tracked releases to comply with federal and state laws.
- Optimized workflow processes within the department, resulting in reduced wait times for patients requesting copies of their medical records.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Managed patient records to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and internal policies.
- Triple Check Meetings
Education
LAPD TRAINING
LAPD CEDET
Los Angeles, CAHigh School Diploma -
Miguel Contreras Learning Complex
Los Angeles, CA05.2015
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA
- Records analysis
- PCC
- Teamwork
- Microsoft
- Carelink
- Leadership
- Quality assessment
- Records administration
- Strict confidentiality
- Multitasking
- Self motivation
- Public speaking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Recommendations
Mariette Malene (Administrator)
(213)804-6130
Flor ( Nursing Consultant)
(323)868-2117
Rodesa (MDS Consultant)
(805)803-3985
Timeline
Medical Records Director
Playa Del Rey Center
01.2024 - 09.2025
Medical Records Director
Rehab Centre of Beverly Hills
05.2019 - 09.2024
LAPD TRAINING
LAPD CEDET
High School Diploma -
Miguel Contreras Learning Complex