Job Summary:MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Medical Records Correspondence Technician to join our team! This key position performs a combination of clerical and technical duties related to the processing and release of medical records. You’ll play an important role in ensuring that information is handled securely, accurately, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Review Authorization/Release of Information: Ensure that all requests for the release of medical information are accurate, complete, and compliant with relevant laws.Respond to Requests for Information: Handle medical record requests in accordance with state and federal regulations, applying principles such as “minimum necessary” and “need to know.”Track and Document Releases: Maintain accurate records of all released information and track requests for proper documentation.Prioritize and Process Requests: Respond to and prioritize requests for medical information promptly to ensure timely processing.Serve as a Resource: Provide guidance to staff regarding policies and procedures for medical information release.Collaborate with Legal Department: Assist in responding to subpoenas, court orders, and maintain medical legal documentation, such as guardianship orders and advance directives.

Qualifications:

Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is preferred.Proficiency in medical record systems and knowledge of HIPAA compliance.Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.Excellent customer service and communication skills, both in person and over the phone.Experience in a fast-paced office or medical records environment is a plus.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Scheduled Work Shift:

Job Exempt: No

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability  Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .