Marisa Starr Owens, Rhia
About Marisa Starr Owens, Rhia
Marisa Starr Owens serves as the Assistant Chief for Patient Engagement and System Integration at the National Institutes of Health, a position she has held since 2015. She specializes in evaluating medical record data management systems and coordinating initiatives to improve health information processes.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Marisa Starr Owens has served as the Assistant Chief for Patient Engagement and System Integration at the National Institutes of Health since 2015. In this role, she evaluates complex systems and work processes related to medical record data management, encompassing both manual and automated systems. Her responsibilities include coordinating special projects within the Health Information Management Division to enhance the processes of gathering, processing, storing, and distributing medical record information. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Section Head for the Medicolegal Section within the same department from 2006 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Marisa Starr Owens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Administration from the University of Kansas, completing her studies from 2000 to 2005. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in health information management. She is also certified as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), which allows her to serve as a project officer for Health Information Management Division contract services.
Background
Marisa Starr Owens has a professional background that spans nearly two decades in health information management. She began her career at the National Institutes of Health, where she worked in various capacities, including her role as Section Head of the Medicolegal Section from 2006 to 2015. Her experience includes evaluating and improving medical record data management systems and developing policies and procedures to enhance work quality and productivity.
Achievements
In her current role, Marisa Starr Owens develops and revises policies and procedures to adapt to changing regulations and customer service needs. She advises section managers on the preparation, maintenance, and revision of procedures and policy manuals, contributing to improved operational efficiency within the Health Information Management Division. Her work in coordinating special projects further demonstrates her commitment to enhancing medical record information processes.