● Utilizes laboratory information systems for accurate patient registration and timely transcription of patient reports.● Accurately inputs patient demographic data, insurance information, and billing details into LIS, maintaining a minimum error rate.● Processes 25-30 requisitions per hour and delivers completed requisitions to the wet lab slide matching station.● Responds promptly to various requests, including new referral source account set-up, slide and report requests, and data verification with physician o ffices.

• Maintained the integrity and quality of medical records under HIPAA standards, processing both inpatient medical records and daily patient discharges.Processed Release of Information requests within specified time frames and ensured completion of medical record deficiencies and death certificates.Managed administrative business o ce responsibilities, including admission paperwork, petty cash, mail distribution, and charge posting.

Authored a weekly online movie blog entitled “Flicks Picks.” Each movie blog contained a featured film in theaters as well as a film on video. Blog was uploaded to the web each week and also included accompanying photos and trailers. http://blogs.islandpacket.com/flickspicksAuthored a weekly features Q&A print column entitled “Meet the Neighbors.” Each week a local to the area was interviewed and questioned about the town, their personal likes/dislikes, and what they hope to see more of in the future. The columns also included a photo of each individual and a short bio.Compiles all letters to the editor each day for the opinion page. Calls each writer for verification of authenticity, enters letter into system, prepares and edits for print.Features related work including writing birth announcements, college/military honors achievements, preparing/editing monthly book reviews, obits, overseeing/editing all calendar event submissions. Assists on the sports recreation pages by compiling hole-in-one announcements and golf tournament scores.

Wrote freelance pieces including a cover story featuring a local teen band as well as roundup stories covering the new football season’s players, expectations and hopes for the coming games.