Health Information Release Specialist

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem, PA is seeking an Information Release Clerk who interprets and responds to requests for protected health information. You will safeguard PHI and process release of information requests accurately and promptly.

The role includes clerical tasks, such as answering calls, scanning documents, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 1 year of healthcare information experience; RHIA/RHIT credentials are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year experience working with healthcare information.
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (preferred)
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Completes release of information processes to all requesters meeting accuracy and productivity standards.
• Performs clerical tasks such as answering telephone calls, scanning documents, responding to voicemail, and following up with customers.
• Performs quality checks prior to releasing record requests to ensure correct patient identification.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of PHI for record access, review, and disclosure.

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem, PA is seeking an Information Release Clerk who interprets and responds to requests for protected health information. You will safeguard PHI and process release of information requests accurately and promptly.

The role includes clerical tasks, such as answering calls, scanning documents, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 1 year of healthcare information experience; RHIA/RHIT credentials are