CRYSTAL ATWELL

Dedicated and results-driven Health Information Management (HIM) professional with a passion for optimizing electronic health records (EHR) systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading high-performing teams. With extensive experience in healthcare administration, patient advocacy, and privacy compliance, I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and support quality patient outcomes. Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), I am committed to driving excellence in health information management and contributing to the success of innovative healthcare organizations.

Experienced Health Information Management (HIM) professional with a strong background in compliance, privacy, and administrative leadership. Proven success in optimizing EHR workflows, ensuring regulatory adherence, and fostering collaboration across clinical, IT, and administrative teams. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, conducting audits, investigating privacy incidents, and delivering HIPAA training programs. With progressive roles at Radiology Ltd., including Patient Advocate, Compliance Coordinator, HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer, and Medical Records Specialist, I bring a comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through efficient health information management.

Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology from DeVry University, with additional coursework in Health Administration and Health Management at the University of Phoenix. Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) since 2018, with ongoing Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain certification and stay current with advancements in health information management, regulatory compliance, and EHR systems. Additional certifications include Certified Release of Information Specialist and HIPAA and Medical Records Law Certification, reinforcing expertise in privacy, security, and healthcare compliance.