HIM Release of Information Specialist

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Education programs

Scholarships

Vacation time from day one

403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% 匹

Free parking

Electric charging

On-demand dining

Forbes Top 10 CA Employer

Job summary

Community Medical Centers is seeking an ROI Specialist to process and release medical records while safeguarding patient privacy in accordance with federal and state laws. The role emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and efficient handling of both paper and electronic records at our CRMC location.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in hospital clerical work, basic typing and Microsoft Office skills, and familiarity with Epic EHR.

Qualifications

• 2 years of hospital clerical or general office experience required.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Outlook; basic typing skills required.
• Previous Release of Information experience preferred.
• Epic EHR experience is a major plus and used daily for chart analysis and provider communication.

Responsibilities

• Process and release medical records for continuing care, billable correspondence, disability claims, patient requests, and outside facility requests.
• Safeguard patient privacy and ensure HIPAA compliance in all releases of information.
• Collect fees and reconcile cash drawer as appropriate.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Typing

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Medical terminology coursework preferred

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

Opportunities for you!

• Join a Forbes Top 10 CA Employer!
• Direct impact on quality patient care
• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
• Free parking and electric charging
• Great food options with on-demand ordering

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams.

Responsibilities

The Health Information Management (HIM) Release of Information Specialist (ROI Specialist) is responsible for processing most release of medical information by examining electronic, patient portal, and paper based records to determine type of document, scope of authorization, and legality of release in a timely and efficient manner. At all times, the ROI Specialist must safeguard and protect the patient's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient's medical information and that all releases of information are compliant with federal and state privacy laws according to Community Medical Center's policies and procedures. Collects fees and reconciles cash drawer as appropriate.

Day-in-the-Life & Core Responsibilities

• Focus Area: Exclusively dedicated to the release of medical records, unlike the Clovis team which cross-trains across multiple functions.

• Core Tasks: Processing and releasing medical records for continuing care, billable correspondence, disability claims, patient requests, and outside facility requests.

• Team Structure: The downtown ROI team is larger, consisting of approximately 15 staff members (compared to 11 at Clovis). They do not perform chart prepping, scanning, or indexing; their sole focus is ROI.

Work Schedule & Logistics

• Location: This is based at our CRMC location.

• Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch).

Training

• Training is extensive, taking roughly 6 to 12 months for an employee to become fully proficient.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required

• Successful completion of a college level course work, medical terminology course preferred

Experience

• 2 years of hospital clerical or general office experience required

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and basic typing skills required

• Previous Release of Information experience preferred

• Epic EHR experience is a major plus (used daily for chart analysis and provider communication).
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, independent, and capable of taking the initiative to follow up on missing items without constant managerial oversight.

Disclaimers

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.

If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.