Kaitlin Sharp
Reading,PA
Summary
To obtain a challenging utilization review position where my education, critical-thinking skills, and experience in health information management can identify medical necessity of care being provided.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum
United Zion Retirement Community
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Reviewed patient charts within PointClickCare to verify documentation accuracy, regulatory requirements, and completeness.
- Gained hands-on experience with Medicare/Medicaid requirements, medical necessity concepts, and skilled nursing facility admission criteria.
- Collaborated with administrative staff regarding documentation clarification and care planning workflows.
- Supported compliance-related tasks and observed utilization processes affecting coverage and reimbursement.
- Completed 40 hours onsite under Nursing Administration and Medical Records/Admission leadership.
Assistant
Elsie's Place
01.2022 - Current
- Assists in the production of 500+ baked goods for mid-sized food truck events, including preparation, packaging, and transportation.
- Manages social media and networking to grow business.
- Assists in the planning and execution of events, coordinating logistics and managing supplies for successful operations.
- Monitors inventory levels and coordinates supply orders to ensure resources are always available for team needs.
Program Director
Seek Home, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Simultaneously managed three supported living services homes for adults with mental illness/developmental disabilities.
- Led team training and drove the development of improvement goals and performance reviews for staff under my supervision.
- Audited charts for accuracy and completeness. Wrote and filed annual reports in compliance with MN 245-D licensing regulations while adhering to HIPAA laws.
- Performed weekly audits of residents’ personal banking accounts using LOTUS.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues and implemented mitigation strategies.
- Engaged with stakeholders to foster partnerships and promote program initiatives in the community.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards, maintaining high-quality program delivery.
Education
Registered Health Information Technician -
Devry University
Online12.2025
Bachelor's of Science - Clinical Psychology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA05.2008
Skills
- Utilization Review (pre-cert, concurrent review, documentation review)
- Medical Coding
- Medical Necessity Criteria
- Chart auditing and clinical documentation review
- HIPAA, regulatory compliance, chart accuracy
- High attention to detail; organized, deadline-driven
Timeline
Practicum
United Zion Retirement Community
10.2025 - 11.2025
Assistant
Elsie's Place
01.2022 - Current
Program Director
Seek Home, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2015
Registered Health Information Technician -
Devry University
Bachelor's of Science - Clinical Psychology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
ABOUT ME
Detail-oriented RHIT candidate with strong experience in chart auditing, documentation accuracy, compliance, and interdisciplinary communication across behavioral health and long-term care settings. Skilled in ICD-10/CPT coding, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, medical necessity criteria, and reviewing clinical documentation for completeness and appropriateness. Background in psychology with experience in supporting individuals with mental illness/developmental disabilities. Seeking to contribute analytical, compliance, and documentation review expertise to the Utilization Review team.