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mimi zimmerman

@mimizimmerman

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Dedicated health information management professional with leadership experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can leverage my leadership skills and health information expertise to drive organizational success and improve patient care.

I am a dedicated and engaging team player with extensive experience in health information management. My career has been marked by a proven history of effectively managing patient records and health information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. I excel in staff training and recruitment, fostering exceptional customer service and high levels of satisfaction.

At Wexford Healthcare, I developed and implemented a comprehensive Release of Information Disclosure Process, significantly reducing turnaround time for requests. My role as HIM Lead at Hillsboro Health allowed me to establish a cross-training program and implement Records Retention Policies, achieving remarkable financial improvements. I am committed to data-driven decision-making and enhancing organizational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Health Information Management Specialist

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Wexford Healthcare

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Developed and implemented a comprehensive Release of Information Disclosure Process. Enhanced the Internal Records Release Process, significantly reducing turnaround time for Release of Information requests from ten days to four days.

Process Improvement Data Disclosure

HIM Lead

Hillsboro Health

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Established a comprehensive cross-training program for staff and developed Records Retention Policies to enhance organizational efficiency. Successfully reduced Days Not Final Billed (DNFB) from $7 million to $300,000 within 30 days and monitored HIM statistical findings. Performed outpatient coding for various clinic services, assigning professional fees according to CPT codes, and conducted rout

Revenue Cycle Management Staff Training Policy Development Data Analysis Auditing DNFB Reduction

Medical Records Specialist

HSHS

Jan 2013 - Dec 2022 (9 years 11 months)

Grasped the complete scope of the Revenue Cycle through experience in ED, Registration, and Medical Records departments. Played a key role in setting up the patient portal within the Medical Records department.

Revenue Cycle Management Patient Portal HIPAA Regulations Data Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DeVry University

Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Management

Completed coursework focused on the principles and practices of health information management. Gained expertise in medical coding, data analysis, and the legal aspects of patient health records.