Kathy L.

Reilly, RHIT, CHTS-PW

(908)526-1200 x8630 (W)
Work email: kathy.reilly@raritanval.edu
Email: kathyreilly61@gmail.com
Summary:
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, healthcare, faculty,
and administration.
Self directed learner who works well as a member of a team or independently.
Ability to multi-task and bring projects to completion on time.
Lifelong learner with a constant interest in gaining and applying new knowledge.
Education:
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, 1983
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC), Branchburg, NJ
Associate of Applied Science, magna cum laude, Health Information Technology, August 2009
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC), Branchburg, NJ
EHR Certificate of Completion (Practice Workflow and Information Management Redesign
Specialist), May 2011
Drexel University Online, Philadelphia, PA
Masters Degree in Learning Technologies, expected completion March, 2016
Professional Experience:
RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PO Box 3300, Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd., North Branch, NJ 08876
Coordinator/Instructor HIT September 1, 2012 Present

Coordinating the Health Information Technology Program in accordance with the

accreditation standards established by the American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA/CAHIIM)

Teaching online courses in response to HIT program needs

Maintaining program accreditation through CAHIIM

Maintaining open communication lines among all levels of the College

Promoting program in the community and working closely with area health record
professionals

Recruiting, corresponding with and interviewing prospective students

Participating in student advising

Making continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and

utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods

Assisting with departmental strategic planning and outcomes assessment

Maintaining currency and professional development

Planning and hosting HIT Advisory Committee meetings

Planning, organizing, and obtaining a speaker for the new HIT student club

Supervising a minimum of five adjunct instructors

CARRIER CLINIC
PO Box 147, 252 County Rd. 601, Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Health Information Technician (Per Diem) May 2012 August 2012

Responsible for double quality control on charts that have been scanned into the 3M
Softmed system, and learned aspects of several other jobs, such as scanning and release
of information

RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PO Box 3300, Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd., North Branch, NJ 08876
Department Assistant HIT August 2010 March 2012

Developed and maintained Excel spreadsheets for tracking student practicum readiness,
student data for accrediting body and other related information
Responded to students questions concerning HIT, Medical Coding, and EHR programs
Created and maintained webpages using CMS400/HTML for new Electronic Health
Record (EHR) program
Assisted with creating and updating course materials
Represented College at state professional associations for HIT, EHR, and Medical Coding
programs
Organized various informational meetings at the College, as well as HIT Advisory
Committee meetings
Coordinated and facilitated student placement for practicums, working closely with area
HIM professionals

RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PO Box 3300, Rt. 28 and Lamington Rd., North Branch, NJ 08876
HIT Clinical Coordinator (temporary position) March 2010 July 2010

Maintained student records for criminal history background checks, health maintenance
records to comply with agency requirements, and student liability insurance records
Communicated with clinical sites to verify contracts and confirm student placements
Collected and compiled clinical facility evaluation data
Prepared and distributed manuals and learning materials to students, faculty, and clinical
agencies

CRAWFORD HOUSE, INC.

PO Box 255, 362 Sunset Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558
Part-time Residential Aide/Driver June 2009 August 2010
Supervised and assisted residents with weekly food shopping
Transported residents safely to and from scheduled activities and meetings
Maintained and respected resident confidentiality
Assisted with any other tasks requested by supervisor/other staff
ST. PETERS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Correspondence Representative (temporary position) September 2008 April 2009
Responsible for the proper and efficient release of information to doctors offices
according to HIPAA regulations
Maintained the online release of information log used for tracking each request
Greeted visitors requesting releases of information and responded to incoming phone
requests

Related Work Experience:

November 1991 August 2008 Part time
Internal Revenue Service - Data Transcriptionist
Home Health Aide
Product Test Monitor at Colgate-Palmolive
Sales Associate at Macys
Prior to November 1991 Full time
Over ten years of experience as a Computer Programmer/Systems Programmer at
Beneficial Finance, Pan Am, and American Airlines
Certifications:
CHTS-PW Practice Workflow and Information Management Redesign Specialist, November,
2011
RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification September, 2009

Professional Affiliations:
AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
NJHIMA (New Jersey Chapter AHIMA)
Computer Skills:
3MHost (Softmed), Cerner, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access),
Windows 8.1, Banner, Argos, Blackboard, WebStudy