Health Information Technician II: Records & Release Expert

allhealth network logo; Issaquah (WA, CO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Repayment Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with company match

Job summary

AllHealth Network in Englewood, CO, is seeking a Health Information Technician II to ensure privacy, accuracy, and accessibility of medical records. You will audit records, manage release of information, and support clinicians and external partners in a regulated healthcare environment.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, data quality, and customer service, with hybrid work options and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of an associate-level Health Information Technician program or equivalent experience.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a medical office, health information, or secretarial role.
• Strong data entry skills with demonstrated accuracy and efficiency, including the ability to type at least 50 wpm.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and electronic health record systems.
• Solid knowledge of medical and clinical records, confidentiality standards, and release of information practices.
• Strong attention to detail, quality orientation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with team members, and provide excellent internal and external customer service

Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely, accurate release of medical records to third party requestors and directly to the client according to organizational policies as well as state and federal confidentiality regulations.
• Ensure medical record quality, completeness and accuracy through auditing and deficiency tracking.
• Tracking and reporting of State M1 data
• As an authority on confidentiality and release of records, fields questions from the Health Information team and the Network
• Follows appropriate release of information practices for all Protected Health Information.
• Serves as key contact for clinical providers regarding release of information to external parties and individuals, including timely distribution of requests for records release.
• Serves as a subject matter expert as needed for all staff and clients with a solid understanding of medical records policies, practices, and regulations related to release of information practices.
• Ensures the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness and accuracy using audit tools to detect flaws and provide guidance to users of the record.
• Provide assistance and support with health information documentation flow processes including Certifications and Disability requests.
• Uses Microsoft Office and other applications to create, enter, and pull reports from audit databases. Shares findings with appropriate leadership and assists in corrective action plans.
• Management and retrieval of records stored in offsite archive.
• Responsible for maintaining the privacy and security of medical records in both electronic and paper form while providing excellent customer service.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and clients.
• Works at various AllHealth Network locations as directed/needed to provide health information technical expertise, support and training.
• Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the position and the experience, education and ability of the employee.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate-level Health Information Technician program or equivalent experience

RHIT credential preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

AllHealth Network in Englewood, CO, is seeking a Health Information Technician II to ensure privacy, accuracy, and accessibility of medical records. You will audit records, manage release of information, and support clinicians and external partners in a regulated healthcare environment.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, data quality, and customer service, with hybrid work options and a strong benefits package.