Release of Information Specialist

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Requirements:

• Associates Degree required or equivalent in release of information experience.
• 1 year experience in a behavioral health medical records department, or related fields.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is highly desirable.
• Experienced use of email, phones, fax, copiers, MS office, and other business applications.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Extreme attention to detail as it relates to accurate information for medical records.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Work authorized in the United States and native or bilingual English proficiency
• Familiarity with and willingness to use cloud-based communication software—Google Suite, Slack, Zoom, Dropbox, Salesforce–in addition to EMR and survey software on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality and security with all protected information.
• Receives and processes requests for patient health information in accordance with company, state, and federal guidelines.
• Ensures seamless and secure access of protected health information.
• Establishes proficiency in Health Information Management (HIM) electronic document management (EDM) systems.
• Answers calls to the medical records department and responds to voice messages.
• Retrieves electronic communication, faxes, opening postal mail, and data entry.
• Responds to internal requests via email, slack, or any other communication platform.
• Documents inquiries in the requests for information log and track steps of the process through completion.
• Determines validity from documentation provided on authorizations, subpoenas, depositions, affidavits, power attorney directives, short term disability insurance, workers compensation, health care providers, disability determination services, state protective services, regulatory oversight agencies and any other sources.
• Sends invalid request notifications as needed.
• Retrieves correct patient information from the electronic medical record (EMR) and other record sources.
• Verifies correct patient information and dates of services on all documents before releasing.
• Provides records in the requested format.
• Acts in an informative role within the organization regarding general release of information questions and assists with developmental training.
• Documents accounting of disclosures not requiring patient authorization.
• Scans or uploads documents and correspondence in EMR.
• Communicates feedback, new ideas, fluctuating volumes, difficulties, or concerns to the HIM Director.
• Participates in teams to advance operations, initiatives, and performance improvement.
• Assists with other administrative duties or responsibilities as evident or required.