Jessie Dougherty
Jessie Dougherty

Health Information Technician

Open to offers · Member since 20 Oct 2026
Location
Whitewood, United States
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Hybrid
Experience level
Mid

About

Professional summary

I am a detail-oriented healthcare and data professional with experience in health information management, patient services, patient accounts, medical data, and regulatory compliance. I am focused on maintaining accurate records, protecting sensitive information, and delivering patient-centered support.

I have hands-on experience working with Protected Health Information (PHI), Electronic Health Records (EHR), Release of Information (ROI) requests, medical documentation, referrals, authorizations, laboratory results, imaging reports, and billing-related records. I prioritize accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance in every task.

In my current Health Information Technician II role, I update clinical records with incoming information from hospitals and clinics, route faxes and correspondence, and support care teams by ensuring documentation reaches the appropriate staff. I work effectively in a hybrid healthcare environment and manage sensitive data with discretion.

My background also includes client care coordination and billing support in a mental health practice. I have scheduled appointments, audited data across platforms, developed Google Sheets trackers, configured CRM workflows, and analyzed retention and attrition data to improve reporting accuracy.

I bring strong customer service, communication, organization, problem-solving, multitasking, and time-management abilities developed through healthcare, veterinary, retail, and human resources roles. I am comfortable managing high call volumes, coordinating schedules, training staff, and supporting patients, clients, providers, and internal teams.

I hold an Associate Degree in Health Information Technology and am a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). I am proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, CRM systems, and multiple EHR platforms, including Epic, Meditech, Mosaiq, and Cornerstone.

Skills

23 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Health Information Technician II Monument Health, Cancer Care Institute

Update electronic health records with new information received from hospitals and clinics, maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of patient documentation.

Manage incoming faxes and Release of Information forms for the Cancer Care Institute. Enter laboratory results, imaging reports, hospital notes, medication authorizations, referrals, prescription refills, and clinic correspondence into patient charts while following HIPAA requirements and notifying nursing staff and physicians.

Billing Specialist | Client Care Coordinator ENSO Mental Health, LLC.

Coordinated appointment scheduling for a seven-counselor private practice, aligning client needs with provider availability and supporting efficient client care operations.

Built Google Sheets trackers using formulas to monitor counselor and practice-wide retention and attrition metrics. Configured custom CRM workflows, analyzed data against internal spreadsheets, and audited multiple healthcare platforms to remove duplicate records, reconcile discrepancies, and improve data accuracy.

Front Desk Receptionist Altitude Veterinary Hospital

Scheduled appointments for a six-doctor veterinary practice, prioritizing appointments according to patient needs and urgency.

Served as a liaison between pet owners and medical staff, communicated emergency concerns, and delivered supportive client service. Maintained documentation related to billing, patient care, and administrative operations.

Manager/People Lead | Connections and Electronic Associate Walmart

Led departmental operations, inventory, receiving, and stock management to meet operational goals. Set performance goals, coached staff, delegated work, analyzed trends, maintained compliance, and promoted a safe and respectful work environment.

Hired, onboarded, trained associates and management trainees, conducted weekly orientations, and supported scheduling for more than 300 store associates. Also provided customer support for electronics, wireless services, promotions, product features, and photo center operations.

Education

Learning history

DeVry University

Associate Degree, Health Information Technology

Completed an Associate Degree in Health Information Technology with a 3.64/4.0 GPA. Earned Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification through the American Health Information Management Association.

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