Expertise:
Management of medical records
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Tennis; Shopping; Theater
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Record Administration, East Carolina University (1991)
Affiliations Awards:
American Health Information Management Association; California Chapter, PHIA
Number Of Years In Current Position:
21
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her attention to detail, desire to remain informed of the field, and love for what she does; she enjoys working in medical records because it constantly changes and remains a challenge.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after working as an analyst for a Veterans Affairs facility and being promoted to the medical records department; she had an administrative background from her hospital work in the military.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Edwards has 20 years of experience as a health information management professional. She has an additional several years of experience as a privacy officer and has completed extensive training in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. She once rolled out HIPAA training for a 160-bed facility.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the entire medical record department; Handling budgeting, training, hiring, firing and coding transcriptions; Working closely with The Joint Commission preparation assistant; Addressing HIPAA-related issues including those concerning birth certificates; Abiding by state and federal regulations related to the release of information; Communicating with patients who request attorneys; Assessing situations; Identifying solutions
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Edwards hopes to venture into consulting with a focus on privacy and HIPAA compliance.