Sergio O. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Oversee HIM staff across facilities, ensuring legal and accreditation compliance, including HIPAA. • Implement quality improvement initiatives, maintaining confidentiality and integrity of records. • Assist in budget planning, monitor expenditures, and ensure adherence to TJC and CMS standards. • Facilitated cross-departmental training programs to ensure consistent adherence to HIM regulatory standards and improve staff competency. • Developed a digital transformation plan for HIM processes, streamlining electronic record management and increasing data accessibility. • Reviewed and updated HIM policies to align with new CMS and TJC guidelines, ensuring meticulous compliance and reducing risk of penalties.

• Ensure regulatory compliance through continuous review and maintenance, enhancing operational integrity. • Lead department-specific projects and system-wide transitions, including major acquisitions. • Collaborate with Diagnostic Imaging and Data Integrity departments to streamline HIM operations. • Manage and lead a team of over 30 employees across various regions and affiliated hospitals. • Facilitated cross-departmental training sessions, enhancing inter-departmental communication and operational efficiency.

• Reviewed internal/external systems to maintain Master Patient Index, ensuring data accuracy. • Handled NMI Central Region expirations, ensuring timely and accurate updates. • Performed image uploads via LIFEIMAGE and Ambra, integrating them into PACS efficiently. • Analyzed and resolved data discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in Master Patient Index and improving data integrity. • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline EPIC report queue management, enhancing operational efficiency.