Emily Harter

Dedicated, resourceful, goal-driven, soon-to-be Healthcare Information Management graduate with extensive knowledge and practice in data entry and management in both healthcare and education settings. Excellent logical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and IT skills. Strong attention to detail, time management and ability to work independently or in a team.

Looking for a challenging, full-time role that comes with both personal and team growth in clinical data analysis/management that utilizes my knowledge and passion for healthcare data and its many applications.

Key achievements: Helped implement use of a new EHR system with former employer and successfully trained other staff in usage and capabilities of the new system. Maintained a 4.0 through Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Information Management program that practices skills such as acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care while simultaneously working as a full-time public-school educator.

EDUCATOR – SCIENCE 10/2021-Present

Chisholm Trail High School, TX

Courses Taught: On-Level Biology and Advanced Placement Environmental Science

Classroom Instruction/Curriculum Development

• Employed diverse techniques and high yield instructional strategies to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem solving assignments, and small group work. Exercised flexibility within the classroom addressing student needs through special accommodations. 
• Taught content of both secondary and college levels.
• Provide clear and consistent directions to keep the class focused and on-track. Gave praise and assurance to boost student self-confidence and self-esteem while cultivating a fun and interesting learning environment which encouraged questions and class discussions. 
• Implemented firm behavioral management techniques. Utilized strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate and achieve excellent rapport with all members of the school community to foster students’ behavioral, social, and academic development.
• Actively supported teaching professionals on effective work strategies with special needs students, maintaining a strong focus on learners with Autism, developmental delays, and learning disabilities. 
• Created learning activities including real-world case studies to deliver instruction. Utilized Canvas to deliver instruction and activities for students and transferred results to data analysis platform.
• Applied data analytics to data collection systems to aid in decision making, planning, and documentation for lesson planning purposes; created visually impactful dashboard to track student performance over time, measuring factors such as exam scores, outliers in exam scores, and underperforming students.
• Developed workflows and systematic processes among all stakeholders to ensure exceptional communication and to ensure that the learning needs of all students were met.
• Identified areas of curriculum improvement and created strategies to address areas in need of improvement; developed program outcomes for academic enhancement areas. 
• Partnered with the Director of Curriculum, Learning Architects, Curriculum Developers, and Instructors throughout the school district to create interactive learning experiences within the learning environment; learning activities including real-world case studies to deliver instruction and assessments. 

 EDUCATOR-SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Texas 09/2020-10/2021

. • Present lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the teacher’s curriculum and implement lesson plans from the regular teacher.

• Present lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to the instructions of the teacher.
• Implemented appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials that were assigned by the teacher.
• Conducted assessment of student learning styles and utilized results to plan instructional activities during the classroom instructional period.
• Collaborated with special education teachers and other members of staff to ensure that the instructional needs of all students were met.
• Utilized technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

• Followed lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Managed the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Oversaw the normal classroom rhythms and activities.
• Compiled a report for the teacher for when he/she returned.
• Ensured classroom remained clean and orderly.

OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN/FRONT DESK RCEPTIONIST 05/2017-12/2018

Vision Source Professional Eyecare, Arlington, Texas

• Facilitated daily administrative functions, including customer service, patient scheduling, and inventory management.
• Collected patient copayments and recorded payment transactions; obtained third-party payer authorization for services provided and communicated outstanding balances to insurance companies and patients.
• Performed preliminary evaluation of patients with varying levels of capability.
• Performed verbal interviews with patients prior to visit with optometrist to determine reason for patient’s office visit to communicate patient needs to the optometrist.
• Carried out necessary procedures from physician instructions including but not limited to dilation, application of topicals, and diagnostic medication administration.
• Instructed and educated patients on medical care as prescribed by the doctor’s treatment plan 
• Recorded and maintained PHI/data in compliance with company, state, and federal HIPAA policies and procedures; completed proper coding for insurance payment collection.
• Developed and implemented contact lens classes for training and proper usage and care.
• Took charge in leading the integration and teaching of a new electronic health record system (Eyemed).
• Organized and scheduled all day-to-day operations at the facility. 
• Maintained highly effective working relationships with senior management, optometrist, and staff.

M.S. Degree – Health Information Management

Expected 8/2023

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

B.A. Degree – Biology 5/2020

University of North Texas, Denton, TX