1. MARY F. KURTZ, BA, RHIT
2154 Golfview Drive, NE
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
330.401.8731
Email: koss2154@roadrunner.com
EDUCATION
Malone University B.A. Management
Canton, OH
December 2002
Stark State College of Technology A.A.S. Health Information Technology
Stark State College
Canton, OH
May 2001
Credentials: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) No. 47174
Notary Public
Memberships: American Health Information Management Association
Ohio Health Information Management Association
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sole Proprietor – Medical Transcription Service
Kurtz Office Support & Services
New Philadelphia, OH
1993 - 2013
Faculty Member and Program Coordinator September 2013 – Present
Health Information Management
Stark State College
Canton, OH
Health Information Supervisor August 2005 – May 2010
Pomerene Hospital
Millersburg, OH
Adjunct Educator April 2004 – August 2005
Kent State University - Tuscarawas
New Philadelphia, OH
Contract Coder January 2003 – April 2004
CHAMPS Healthcare Consulting
Cleveland, OH
Coding Technician January 2001 – November
2002
Akron General Medical Center
Akron, OH
Human Resource Coordinator August 1986 – September

2. 1993
The Timken Company
New Philadelphia, OH

3. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE IN HIM
Coordinate program content in line with CAHIIM accreditation standards. Responsible for
both the Associate of Applied Science Degree Program and Medical Coding Certificate
Program; coordinate these two programs with three adjunct personnel and two full time
instructors who teach to a diverse student body. Perform student advising for those
students entering the program, maintain acceptance list, and perform all administrative
duties for the HIM Program. Function as educator and assume 10-12 contact hours per
week, per semester. Market the program to potential clientele. Possess instructional
experience in both face-to-face and online modalities through the use of the ANGEL
Learning Management System. This instructional experience includes ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-
PCS, Quality Management, Healthcare Statistics, Supervision Concepts, and Alternative
Records.
HIM EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SETS
•Working knowledge of chart analysis, chart order, documentation improvement,
physician deficiency reporting and completion, master patient index, image capture and
scanning, and CPSI Accounting System.
•Working knowledge and experience in ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT coding. Software utilized
includes 3-M Encoder, Quadramed, and Chartmaxx electronic medical record software.
•Coding Discipline Experience: ER and Registration Outpatient/Ancillary Services; ER
procedure coding; Women’s Clinic; Outpatient labs and Radiology; DNFB account
management.
•Working knowledge and experience in medical transcription via Dolbey Fusion.
Transcription Disciplines: H&Ps, discharge summaries, progress notes, ERs, Psychiatry,
Physical Therapy.
•Working knowledge of Windows XP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks.
HOSPITAL STAFF MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, and INVOLVEMENTS (Pomerene Hospital):
Joint Commission Rules and Regulations and Standards for Documentation
HIM Oversight for Medical Staff Bylaws
RAC Coordinator HI/UR Committee
Forms Committee Revenue Cycle Team
AWARDS, HONORS, AND OUTCOMES
Scholarship Awards: American Health Information Management Association, Ohio Health
Information Management Association, Stark State College of Technology.
Awarded Pomerene Hospital’s Performance Improvement Award for 2005:
• Decreased incomplete charts > 30 days by 96%.
• Converted hospital’s transcription system to Digital Dolbey Fusion. Decreased
transcription backlog from >30 days to <24 hours.
Management Outcomes and Responsibilities:
•Established and implemented quality and productivity standards for
transcription/coding. •Increased quality of transcription from 90% to 98% by expanding
resources and conducting monthly educational staff meetings.
•Implemented image capture and scanning project to meet Meaningful Use.
•Developed and implemented a physician deficiency monitoring system and enforced
restriction of physician privileges for same.
•Developed and implemented a Retrospective Chart Audit Review Program.
•Served as Project Manager for physical restructure of the Health Information Department.
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4. •Responsible for HIM policy writing in concert with Joint Commission and CMS
compliance.
•Working knowledge of legislation concerning documentation standards as set forth in the
Federal Register, Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission, and HIPAA.
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