This document is Tina Hamilton's professional portfolio for an Associate's degree in Health Information Technology from DeVry University. It includes sections on her personal mission statement, education history including coursework at Gary Job Corp and DeVry University, resume, recommendation letters, reference list, awards, volunteer history, professional affiliations, career goals, and work samples. The portfolio demonstrates Tina's qualifications and experience for a career in health information technology.

1. PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO
Tina S. Hamilton
JUNE 17, 2015
DeVry University
Associates of Applied Science
in Health Information
Technology

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Statement of Authenticity pg. 2
Personal Mission Statement pg. 3
Elevator Speech pg. 4
Education (Plan of study) pg. 5 -
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Resume pg. 9
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Recommendation Letters pg.12 -
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Reference List pg.
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Awards and Accomplishments pg. 15
Volunteer History pg. 16
Professional Affiliations pg. 17
Career Path pg.
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Work Samples pg. 20
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I, Tina Hamilton, verify all information and
documentation are accurately recorded. I own all
rights to the information provided in this portfolio.
It is my right to accept or deny permission to print
any information found in the documentation with
in this portfolio.
Tina S. Hamilton
Tina S. Hamilton

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I will become an expert Health Information
Technologist. Always striving to enhance my
knowledge, and improve my skills with every
accomplishment, or set back. I will seek every

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opportunity to gain advancement within my
career.
I am determined and motivated to excel in
the healthcare industry. My main priority is to
maintain professionalism and keep patient
records protected and private. Never to take my
position for granted, or to abuse it. I will also
accurately code patient files to the highest level
of specificity.

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Hello! My name is Tina Hamilton. I am currently a
student at DeVry University. I am anticipating graduation
August of 2015 with an associate’s degree of Applied Science
of Health Information Technology. I plan to continue my
education to gain a second degree to become a Dental
Hygienist. I have more than 10 years of experience providing
excellent customer service, and look forward to transferring
that experience over into the Healthcare Industry. My aim is
to always push the bar in providing quality service, and
gain top results in anything I do. I take pride in myself and
give exactly what I expect to receive. I want to help raise the
standards in the quality of health care. No matter what the
situation is I know how to hold my composure and represent

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not only myself, but also my employer, with the best of
professionalism. I have high ambitions for the healthcare
industry, and will do what it takes to see it thrive with
success.
1. Gary Job Corp
 Medical Office Support
 Honor’s Society (Best grades in the area of chosen study.)
 Panther’s Club (Best grades on the campus. Included
community service, mentoring, and campus monitoring.)
 GPA 4.0
Orientation to Medical Office Administration
 Basic Safety and Infection Control

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 Medical Office and Machine Operation
Introduction to Medical Assisting
 Interpersonal Skills and Human Behavior
 Medical Ethics
 Medical Terminology
 Medical Laws
Administrative Medical Assistant
 Computer Concepts
 Telephone Techniques
 Scheduling Techniques
 Patient Reception and Processing
 Office Environment and daily Operation
 Written Communication and Processing
Health Information in the Medical Office

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 Medical Records Management
 Health Information Management
 Privacy in the Physician’s Office
Billing and Coding Procedures
 Basics of Diagnostic Coding
 Basics of Procedural Coding
 Basics of Health Insurance
 The Health Insurance Claim Form
 Professional Fee, Billing, and Collecting
 Banking Services and Procedures
 Management of Practice Finances

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2. DeVry University
 Associates of Applied Science in Health Information
Technology
 Dean’s List
 GPA 3.5
Communication and Humanities Courses
 ENG – 112 -Composition/ Honor’s Creative Writing
 ETHC – 232 -Ethical and Legal Issues in Professions
Social Science Courses
 PSYCH – 110- Psychology
Personal and Professional Courses
 COLL – 148- Critical Thinking and Problem
Solving

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 CARD – 205- Career Development
Mathematics and Science Courses
 BIOS – 105- Fundamental Of Anatomy and Physiology
 BIOS – 275- Pharmacology and Medical Treatment
 BIOS – 260- Fundamentals of Pathophysiology
 MATH – 102- Basic Algebra
Computer Applications Courses
 BIS – 155- Data Analysis with Spreadsheets
 COMP – 100- Computer Applications for Business
Health Information Technology Courses

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 HIT – 111- Basic medical Terminology
 HIT – 120- Intro. Health Services and Information
Systems
 HIT – 141- Health Information Processes
 HIT – 170- Health Info, Fundamentals Practicum
 HIT – 220- Legal and Regulation Issues
 HIT – 226- Data Applications and Healthcare Quality
 HIT - 202A- ICD Coding I
 HIT – 204A- ICD Coding II
 HIT – 272L- RHIT Certification Preparation
 HIT – 230- Health Insurance and Reimbursement
 HIT - 211- Current Procedural Terminology
Tina Hamilton
tinasue87@yahoo.com
651 Abner Fork Mobile
(606-422-9601)
Belcher, KY 41513 Home
(606-754-0960
Objective: Obtain an intermediate position in a professional office that
allows me to assist others, while gaining experience that allows me to
enhance all my skills.
Education:

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DeVry University (Online Classes)
2012- Anticipated graduation date August of 2015.
Health Information Technology GPA 3.5
Emphasis on: Communication skills, Laws/Ethics in business
environment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, ICD-9-CM and
ICD-10CM coding, CPT coding, Healthcare Laws
Achievements: Dean’s List
Gary Job Corp
2010
Medical Office Support GPA 4.0
Emphasis: Typing Skills, Introduction to Coding, Business Ethics,
OSHA Laws, HIPAA Laws, Accurate Filing Procedures
Achievements/Affiliates:
Honors Society (A group of the top students in my field of study.),
Panther Club (A group of the top students on the entire campus.)

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Skills:
 Microsoft Word
 Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft PowerPoint
 Typing/ 45 wpm
 Leadership Skills
 Ability to work alone.
 Multitasking
 Analyze Data
 Ability to calculate numbers.
 Ability to make deadlines.
 Learn quickly
 ICD-9-CM coding
 ICD-10-CM coding
 CPT coding
 Knowledge of healthcare laws.
 Handle complaints.
 Communication
Experience:
 Pikeville Mini Storage June 2015- Current

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Secretary/Customer Service Representative
Maintain accurate client records/data. Collect payments for
delinquent accounts through phone calls, and e-mail. Prepare
all units, and U-Haul, for the next client.
 Family Dollar Store
Inventory/Stock 5/01/14 – 7/01/14
Duties- Prepare and organize a visually appealing store. Calculate
store inventory.
Reason for Leaving – Temporary position
 Penn Station
Assistant Manager 10/01/12 - 2/01/14
Duties- General restaurant duties. Prepare nightly paperwork,
calculate daily inventory, secure and lock store. Reason for leaving-
Pregnancy/ Medical Concerns
 Double Kwik

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Cashier/Shift Supervisor 9/01/11 – 10/01/12Duties- Maintain
quality customer service, prepare stock and deli, completed nightly
paperwork, calculate store deposits, secure and lock store.
Reason for leaving- Would be left alone against store policy. I did not
feel safe working alone at night.
 Breaks Interstate Park
Housekeeper 2/01/11 – 9/01/11
Duties- Maintain a clean environment for all park residents.
Reason for leaving- Seasonal work
Availability- Full time, Part time, Temporary
Dear Hiring manager:
My name is Sara Angell. I am a former Instructor and Gary Job Corp, where I met Tina
Hamilton. I later moved to Tennessee where I became head of the TranscriptionDepartment for
Mountain States Health Alliance. I am currently living in New Hampshire where I am the Medical
Transcription Manager for Concord Hospital.

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I have known Tina Hamilton for 5 years now. In 2010 I taught her in the area of Medical Office
Support, and the basics of transcription. She was an exceptionally gifted student. Her dedication to her
course work stood out from everyone else. She is cooperative and I could tell she genuinely enjoyed to
participate in my lectures and demonstrations. Tina is extremely articulate, and her comprehension
seemed effortless.
I highly recommend Tina Hamilton for employment with your company. Her ability to work
unsupervised, and her self-motivation goes unmatched with any student I had taught at Gary Job Corp.
She makes an excellent candidate for the position you have available.
Sincerely,
Sara Angell
(830)481-4967
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to refer Tina Hamilton for any position she seeks in
her future. I have known Tina for about two years and have found
that she is a very intelligent and personable young lady. She is very
organized with any task she is given and has proven to be serious

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and responsible as she completes her degree in medical billing and
coding while caring for a young child. Tina’s communication skills
are excellent; she is well written and can also relate to people of all
ages.
In summary, I would recommend Tina for any position she
chooses.
Sincerely,
Lesley Cunningham
Retired Pikeville Elementary School Teacher
PO Box 55
Pikeville, Kentucky 41502

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1. Sara Angell- (830) 481-4967
Gary Job Corp Instructor
2. Brittany Prater- (423) 754-5008
Co-worker at Double Kwik
3. Lesley Cunningham- (606) 422-
3604
Personal

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Education
 Honor’s Society
 Panther’s Club
 Gifted and Talented Club
 Dean’s List
 Completed Medical Office Support Program with high
honors
 Can type 50 wpm at 97% accuracy
 10 Key/ 175 kspm at 98% accuracy
Professional
 Promoted to supervisory position in multiple positions
 Received at least one raise in all positions that were not
temporary/short term.

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 Six months at the Pikeville Fire Department. Helped
them to keep their facility clean, file reports, and type
up documentation when needed.

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 At Gary Job Corp I would help tutor and mentor
students. As well as help monitor facilities on campus to
help ensure safety.
 Worked in the Human Resources Department at Gary
Job Corp to gain administrative experience.

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AHIMA Membership
Communities joined- Health Information Technologies and
Processes, Healthcare Leadership and Innovations, Coding
Classification and Reimbursement, Consumer Engagement and
Personal Health Information, Confidentiality-Privacy and
Security
KHIMA Membership

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One Year Goals
Educational
 Graduate DeVry University with my Associate’s degree in Health
Information Technology.
 Gain certification as Registered Health Information Technologist.
 Use my practicum experience to make a lasting impression.
 Enroll in the Dental Hygienist program at my local college.
Professional

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 Gain employment through my practicum, or obtain a reference
letter for future employer.
 Obtain a position related to my degree, and fine tune my skills
learned during my educational experience.
Two Year Goals
Educational
 Be at the end of my Dental Hygiene Program.
 Graduate as a Dental Hygienist with a minimum of 3.5 GPA
 Pass the certification exam of the National Board of Dental
Hygiene
Professional
 Obtain a position in a Dental Office. Either working part time in
each degree at the same office, or separate facilities.
 Have a position that offers excellent benefits, and a retirement
plan.
 Have vast knowledge in my HIT career, always promoting accurate
documentation.
Five Year Goals

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Educational
 Gain my Bachelor’s degree in the field of preference.
 Graduate with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
 Pass any certification exams that are required in the field
chosen.
 Have obtained enough education to open many opportunities, and
create a secure financial future.
Professional
 Have a healthy start on my retirement.
 Have obtained full benefits for not only myself, but my children
as well.
 Obtained a stable position that has room for growth, and
promotion.
 Have a position with a schedule that allows me to balance my
professional and personal life easily.
 To have become fully distinguished as a Health Information
Technologist, and Dental Hygienist.
 To have enough experience, and developed my skills well enough
that I have many open doors and opportunities in my career. So I
will never be in fear of how I will support my children.

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Case Study
1. Admit Diagnosis: Erythema of legs 695.9
2. Discharge Disposition: Home/Self Care
3. Principal diagnosis: Eczema 692.9
4. Secondary Diagnoses: Cellulitis 682.0, Scoliosis 737.30, Opioid
Abuse 305.53, Dehydration 276.51,History of Alcoholism V11.3,
Cocaine Abuse 305.63, Blister on Foot 917.3, Other Bacterial
Infection 041.89, E92.89, Impetigo 684, Dermatitis 373.5,
Tinnitus 388.30, Spondylosis 721.2, Sinusitis 473.9, Other
Atopic Dermatitis 691.8, Homeless V60.0, Acquired Absence of
Organ V45.79
5. Principal Procedure: N/A
6. Secondary Procedures: N/A
7. MS DRG: 607
8. Relative Weight: 0.7643
9. Can MS DRG be optimized with CC? NO

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10. Can MS DRG be optimized with MCC? YES
11. Is there any main guidelines pertinent to selection of the
principal diagnosis in this case study? Yes, the guideline
pertaining to multiple skin conditions.
12. Are there any other diagnoses that meets the definition of
principal diagnosis, if so what are they? Yes, Scabies and Septal
Cellulitis.
13. Is there an opportunity to query the physician? Yes, why is
the blood culture positive?
Case study
1. Admit Diagnosis: Abdominal pain 789.04
2. Discharge Disposition: Home/Self Care
3. Principal Diagnosis: Small Bowel Obstruction 560.81

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4. Secondary Diagnosis: Nausea with Vomiting 787.01, History of
Kidney Stones V13.01, History of Prostate Cancer V10.46, Tobacco
Use 305.1, History of Hypercholesterolemia 272.0, Polycythemia
289.0, Dehydration 276.51
5. Principal Procedure: NG Tube Insertion 96.07
6. Secondary Procedure: N/A
7. MS DRG: 390
8. Relative Weight: 0.6046
9. Can the MS DRG be optimized with CC? YES
10. Can MS DRG be optimized with MCC? YES
11. Is there a main guideline pertinent to the selection of the
principal diagnosis in this case study? NO
12. Is there another diagnosis that meets the definition of the
principal diagnosis? NO
13. Is there an opportunity to query the physician? NO