Sasha Blackmore

Record Management: Review patient files for completeness, accuracy, & timeliness Auditing: Conduct routine quality control audits & resolve missing or conflicting data with clinical staff.

Release Holds: Remove the hold in the system once the record is complete so billing can proceed & submit to iQIES/CMS for payment.

Medical Records Specialist at The Rehabilitation Institute of Saint Peters (2022-07 – Present)

• Record Management: Review patient files for completeness, accuracy, & timeliness
• Auditing: Conduct routine quality control audits & resolve missing or conflicting data with clinical staff.
• Release Holds: Remove the hold in the system once the record is complete so billing can proceed & submit to iQIES/CMS for payment.
• Monitor Reports: Cheak daily software list for patient accounts placed on bill hold.
• Resolve Errors: Work with medical coders to fix data mistakes.
• Data Entry: Input patient demographic data, treatment notes, & test results accurately. Organize, scan, & file patient documents into electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Information Retrieval: Pull requested files quickly for doctors, nurses, & administrative reviews.
• Compliance: Protect patient data privacy by following HIPAA guidelines & facility security policies.

Rehabilitation Nursing Technician (PCT) at The Rehabilitation Institute of Saint Peters (2015-06 – 2022-07)

• Monitor Vitals: Check & record in the electronic health record (EHR) system temperature, pulse, blood pressure & breathing rate.
• Perform Clinical Tasks: Draw blood (Phlebotomy), run EKG test, & collect fluid samples.
• Track Patient Status: Note changes in patient condition & report them to the medical team.
• Assist with Daily Living: Help patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, & using the restroom.

– Columbia Career Center (2014)

– Saline County Career Center (2011)

High School or Equivalent – Marshall Senior High School (2007)