Specialist- Release of Information
St. Mary's Healthcare
Job Requisition: REQ3360 Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring range: $18.74- $ 25.07
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for processing record request and auditing medical records within the confines of what is minimally necessary while always safeguarding confidentiality, Responsible for responding to medical records request in a timely manner.
• Pull records appropriately and accurately in a timely manner for requests, including but not limited to, patient care, quality review and audits in a timely manner
• Coordinates the release of protected Health information PHI to patients, legal guardians, insurance companies, legal entities, state, and federal agencies
• Processes subpoenas and court orders at the direction of the Director of HIM and Legal Department
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information and verifies that all releases of information and other PHI forms are in accordance with St. Mary’s Healthcare policy and procedures and state and federal laws.
• Ensure that all requests for records are accurately logged into computer.
• Follow up with pertinent staff members and departments if clinical deficiencies are found in the medical record
• Provide excellent customer service for internal and external medical record requestors.
• Assist in training new hires in the medical records positions as needed.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of policies and procedures
• Assist other areas of HIM when needed.
Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Education: High school diploma required. Associate degree in related field preferred
Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Work Experience: Must be self-motivated Must be able to multitask Excellent organization skills a must Minimum of 1 year experience with medical record
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