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Victoria Rivera

@victoriarivera

Experienced Health Information Management professional with strong leadership skills.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters professional growth, values teamwork, and emphasizes compliance and quality in healthcare.

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

VC
Current

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.

VC

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.

CH

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.

CH

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

TU

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.

LU

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.

AV

Alamo Colleges - Northwest Vista

Associate of Arts, Biology

Obtained an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Biology.

SS

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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