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Timothy A. Baseheart
1623 Kathleen Ave., Sacramento, CA (916) 913-1003
tbaseheart@outlook.com -- TBaseheart12@comcast.net
Qualifications
Though knowledge of Welfare & Institutions Code 5328
and 42 and 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), HITECH Act.
Excellent administrative, management, problem solving, and
organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
and meet deadlines efficiently within high pressure environment.
Knowledgeable in personnel training and supervision; ability to promote
team work for efficient operation within departments. Skilled in employee problem
solving resolution. Fosters a team work approach to identify and mitigate any
possible lapses of privacy of client information. Provides an open door policy
allowing any staff member to bring to our attention any concerns they may have
about privacy issues they may see in the work place.
Experienced in customer needs assessment, problem identification,
and customer complaint resolution. Outstanding customer service and timely
response. Worked 16 years with mentally ill clients using compassion and skill.
Professional Experience
1996 – 12/2012 Marin County Community Mental Health
Medical Records Supervisor/HIPAA Privacy Specialist
Supervised 5 medical records offices throughout Marin County with
routine off-site visits for review that correct policies and
procedures are being met and that work is being completed
within the required time frames by staff.
Helped draft and implement policy and procedures for Health
Information Management in conjunction with the Quality
Improvement Coordinator. Advised on best business practices
and applicable laws for procedural recommendations.
Direct supervisor of 4 health information staff and indirect
supervisor of 3 part time health information staff. Filed health information in
in medical records. Sorted and checked health information for proper names.

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Professional Experience (Cont.)
Reviewed all authorizations for HIPAA compliance for requests for
health information. Documented all requests for health information
and received and processed all accounts receivable for payment
for the production of health information.
Received and processed all subpoena/court orders for the production of
health information. Reviewed all subpoena/court orders for legal authority.
Custodian of records and testified in court as required by law.
Gave legal guidelines to all H&HS staff on confidentiality laws and was the resident
expert on W&I 5328 and 42 CFR and 45 CFR laws.
Accepted referrals from Marin’s County Counsel to assist and provide
legal and procedural advice to other Health & Human Services
Departments within Marin County, detention medical, juvenile hall, etc.
Worked directly under Marin County’s Compliance Officer. Assisted with
notifying and breach reporting investigations within Marin’s Health &
Human Services Departments. Reviewed all compliance documents, forms
and online training videos before being provided to H&HS Departments.
Provided in-house training for HHS staff and for contract facilities on compliance
laws, breach reporting, Accounting of Disclosures requirements, etc.
Assisted clinical staff on legal requirements, strict guidelines on withholding
health information upon requests from clients according to W&I 5328.
Kept detailed logs on all request for records, Accounting of Disclosures,
billing for copies of health information and payments received.
Scheduled appointments with clients who request to review their health
records and attended the appointments, making sure that the integrity of the
clients health record remains intact during the review.
Provided e-mail updates to all staff on any new laws, compliance issues
and procedural changes concerning confidentiality requirements or
policy changes for Health Information Management.
Worked with the Privacy Officer routinely to identify privacy risks and when
policies needed to be updated to conform to new laws.

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Professional Experience (Cont.)
1983-1990 United States Air Force
Medical Administrative Specialist
Supervisor, Medical Records Department, Kirkland AFB Hospital, New Mexico
Responsible for more than 12,000 medical charts. Supervised 10 military personnel,
conducted performance evaluations, traced and located lost medical charts, ensured
all charts were pulled for next day medical appointments, ensured that all policy and
procedures were followed, attended all supervisor trainings, trained new personnel.
Patient Affairs NCO, Kirkland AFB Hospital, New Mexico
Processed requests for medical information to be submitted to insurance companies and
other military and civilian medical facilities (100 requests per month). Handled Third
Party Liability claims, working closely with staff physicians to determine whether
medical treatment were to be covered under civilian insurance coverage or by the
military. Duties also included customer service and handling of complaints of the
medical outpatient departments, appointment delays, etc.
Aeromedical Evacuation Supervisor, Izmir Clinic, Turkey
Responsible for scheduling 600 + patients appointments with physicians throughout
Europe. Duties include typing orders, using ICD-9 to code all patients diagnoses for transfer,
conferring with physicians at accepting medical facilities for emergency patients for
immediate airlift transportation. Cleared all patients through Turkish customs
Admissions/Dispositions NCO, Mather AFB Hospital, Sacramento, CA
Responsible for the admissions of patients into 90 bed hospital. Performed patient
counts, ran back-up programs on the hospital computer system and typed Birth and
Death Certificates. Notified next of kin in cases of death, and acted as liaison with the
coroners’ office. Night supervisor to the outpatient medical records department.

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Professional Experience (Cont.)
1991-1995 Basehearts Restaurant, Novato, California
Manager/Waiter/Cook
Provided general management including the hiring, training, and terminating of
personnel, scheduling, salary administration, and performance evaluation.
Ordered inventory, paid all invoices, and reconciled cast intake. Provided over site
on all aspects of family owned business. Provided efficient service to service area.
Education
Indian Valley Junior College, Novato, California
Studies in Business Administration
Sheppard Air Force Base, School of Medicine, Texas
Medical Administration Specialist Certification
Kirkland Air Force Base Hospital
Training in Supervisor Safety and Records Management
Received certification in CPR and BLS (American Red Cross)