Health Information Management

Russell County Hospital; Russell Springs (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell County Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a Release of Information Coordinator within Health Information Management to process requests from patients, guardians, legal entities, and insurers in alignment with HIPAA and internal policies.

Responsibilities include receipt, prep, scanning, indexing and filing of patient records, coordinating EKG readings for physicians, and contributing to performance improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
• Registered Health Information Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process release of information requests from patient/guardian, legal system, government agencies and insurance entities accurately and timely per HIPAA guidelines.
• Receipt, prepping, assembly, scanning, indexing, maintenance and filing of patient records in the health care information system.
• Coordinate EKG readings for physicians and prepare reading/billing list.
• Participate in performance improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Cross trained to cover portions of co-workers’ duties during PTO/absences.

Education

Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology

Job description

Job Posting

Release of Information Coordinator - Health Information Management Job Summary: Process release of information requests from patient / guardian, legal system, government agencies and insurance entities accurately and timely adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines and follows established policies and procedures. Responsible for receipt, prepping, assembly, scanning, indexing, maintenance and filing of patient records in the health care information system. Coordinates EKG readings for physicians and prepares reading/billing list. Actively participates in performance improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives. Cross trained to cover portion of co-workers’ duties during PTO, STI, etc.

Education Required: Associates Degree in Health Information Technology preferred, Registered Health Information Technician preferred

Experience Required: Minimum two years experience in Release of Information in a hospital Health Information Management Department or other healthcare department with similar activities.

Licensing, Certifications

and/or Registrations: Registered Health Information Technician preferred.

11052026 Additional Information

Position Type : Full Time

Shift : Day

Ref Code: 11052026

Closing Date: 11/17/2026 Contact Information

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