Correspondence Technician

Jobtailor; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented Release of Information Clerk in Bethlehem, PA. You will process requests, maintain records systems, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure timely, compliant handling of confidential information.

Ideal candidates have RHIT or AHIMA credentials and 1+ year in confidentiality/release of information, with strong data entry and HIPAA knowledge. On-site role with standard office duties and legal disclosures support

Qualifications

• AHIMA approved Accredited Record Technician or RHIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process all release of information requests for Medical Records.
• Coordinate requests from Finance and other hospital departments.
• Process release of Radiology film and reports for Allentown and Bethlehem campuses.
• Maintain the computerized release of information system and log all activities.
• Act as hospital custodian of medical records for depositions, court proceedings, and legal matters.
• Log requests upon receipt for processing.
• Maintain the computerized correspondence tracking system and ensure all requests are logged.
• Respond to telephone requests from patient care units and other department customers.

Skills

AHIMA

Release Of Information

HIPAA Compliance

Medical Records

Data Entry

Education

RHIT Certification

Two-year Legal Secretarial Program

Tools

Computerized Release Of Information System

Correspondence Tracking System

Fax Machines

CD Burners

Job description

• Process all release of information requests sent to the Medical Records Department
• Coordinate requests from Finance and other hospital departments
• Process release of Radiology film and reports for Allentown and Bethlehem campuses
• Maintain the computerized release of information system and log all activities
• Act as hospital custodian of medical records for depositions, court proceedings, and legal matters
• Maintain and control fax machines and CD burners
• Order supplies for copy machines, fax machines, and CD burners
• Coordinate release of information procedures with the outside service for billable requests
• Coordinate the entire release of information process among inpatient and outpatient records
• Liaise with the Medical Records Department and risk manager regarding attorney requests, court orders, subpoenas, litigation, and potential risk areas
• Log requests upon receipt for processing
• Maintain the computerized correspondence tracking system and ensure all requests are logged
• Ascertain the validity of authorizations and return invalid authorizations
• Respond to telephone requests from patient care units, the emergency department, and other department customers

Requirements

• Graduate of an AHIMA approved Accredited Record Technician, RHIT program or a two year legal secretarial program preferred
• Working experience in confidentiality/release of information areas preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in the field preferred
• Ability to sit for up to 7 hours per day, 3 hours at a time
• Ability to occasionally stand/walk for up to 1 hour per day, 30 minutes at a time
• Frequent finger and hand use for data entry
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stoop, bend, and/or reach above shoulder level
• Ability to look at a PC for long periods
• Compliance with HIPAA and regulations governing release of information for HIV/AIDS, psychiatric, and drug and alcohol patients

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in processing release of information requests while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proficient in maintaining computerized systems for tracking and logging medical records and coordinating with various departments for efficient information management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AHIMA Accredited Record Technician
• Release Of Information Processing
• HIPAA Compliance
• Medical Records Management
• Data Entry Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Medical Records Processing
• Data Entry
• Confidentiality Management
• Authorization Validation
• Log Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Coordination
• Attention To Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• RHIT Certification

Industry Keywords

• Release Of Information
• Legal Matters
• Patient Confidentiality
• Litigation Support
• Risk Management

Tools & Technologies

• Computerized Release Of Information System
• Correspondence Tracking System
• Fax Machines
• CD Burners