Victoria Rivera
@victoriarivera
Experienced Health Information Management professional with strong leadership skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Health Information Management professional with extensive experience in managing teams and ensuring compliance within healthcare settings. Currently, I serve as the Manager of Health Information Management and Facility Privacy Officer at Val Verde Regional Medical Center, where I supervise a team of 16 FTEs, focusing on productivity and quality standards. My role involves developing policies to enhance operational efficiency and overseeing compliance initiatives as the Privacy Officer, ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement and staff development. I have successfully facilitated the integration of electronic consent forms and have actively engaged with leadership to enhance operational functions. My analytical skills have allowed me to prepare physician productivity data and maintain detailed records for HIPAA investigations, showcasing my ability to manage complex tasks efficiently. I have recently completed a Master’s in Health Information Management to further enhance my expertise in this field, and currently studying to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager, Health Information Management & Facility Privacy Officer
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Supervised a team of 16 FTEs, ensuring optimal performance and development across coding, release of information, analysis, and quality review functions. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and oversaw compliance initiatives as the Privacy Officer, ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Clinical Health Informatics Specialist
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Identified, troubleshooted, and resolved issues related to the EHR system and other integrated systems. Assisted other Informatics team members with assigned duties and monitored incoming emails from hospital staff for issues and concerns.
Senior Administrative Assistant to the CEO, CFO & COO
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Performed administrative functions such as scheduling weekly meetings and events with senior leadership and hospital staff. Maintained and organized information on contracts and purchase orders to maximize efficiency in document recall.
Health Information Management Team Lead
University Health
Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Oversaw and maintained daily administrative operations to enhance and support a cohesive office environment. Conducted research, compiled data, and prepared reports for department and committee meetings.
Health Information Management Interim Team Lead
University Health
May 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Promoted to interim lead, demonstrating dedication that maximized team results and oversaw daily administrative operations. Conducted research, compiled data, and prepared reports for Joint Commission compliance.
Health Information Specialist II
University Health System
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Communicated with physicians for missing documentation or questions, offering guidance and education when needed. Ensured records were accurate and complete within compliance guidelines according to Joint Commission and other governing body standards.
Health Information Specialist
University Health System
Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 11 months)
Prepped, scanned, and indexed documents to be placed into OnBase and maintained patient information in the electronic medical record by performing quality reviews. Managed various projects before EMR implementation (EPIC) and maintained the Master Patient Index (MPI).
Medical Records Technician
Cancer Therapy & Research Center @ The University of Texas H
Mar 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Picked up, filed, and prepped in-patient charts needed for upcoming appointments, and reviewed records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations. Retrieved patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.
Medical Records Technician
Cancer Therapy & Research Center @ The University of Texas H
Mar 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Picked up, filed, and prepped in-patient charts needed for upcoming appointments, and reviewed records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations. Retrieved patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Texas State University
Master's in Health Information Management, Health Information Management
2023 -
Grade: 3.6
Currently pursuing a Master's in Health Information Management. Maintaining a strong academic record with an overall GPA of 3.6.
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science, Sociology with a concentration in Global Health; Minor in Criminal Justice
2018 - 2020
Grade: 3.7
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a concentration in Global Health and a minor in Criminal Justice. Achieved a high academic standing with an overall GPA of 3.7 and received honors on both the Dean's and President's Lists.
Alamo Colleges - Northwest Vista
Associate of Arts, Biology
Obtained an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Biology.
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2006 - 2010
Graduated from Sandra Day O'Connor High School. Achieved perfect attendance for all four years, demonstrated good citizenship, and was consistently on the A-B Honor Roll.
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