HIM Release of Information Technician

Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP is seeking a Release of Information specialist responsible for processing requests from external agencies and internal providers while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. You will release protected health information only after verifying the legitimacy of each request and maintaining detailed logs.

Key duties include reviewing request validity, routing subpoenas to management, obtaining copies, and logging activity in the ChartMaxx system to

Qualifications

• Requires at least three years of experience in clinical or technical office support in a healthcare environment.
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of records release procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews validity of requests.
• Forwards subpoena and court orders to Manager/Supervisor.
• Identifies and copies information requested.
• Logs all requests into ChartMaxx Release of Information Module.

Skills

Clinical office support

Education

Associate's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

• Responsible for releasing protected health information from patients' external agencies/business (attorneys, insurance companies, etc.) and internal and external healthcare providers.

Education

• Associate's degree or
• high school diploma or equivalent and applicable experience

Licenses and Certification

• N/A

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: High school diploma or equivalent - three years experience in clinical or technical office support in healthcare environment required

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Reviews validity of requests.
• Forwards all subpoena and court orders to Manager/Supervisor.
• Identifies and copies information requested.
• Logs all requests into ChartMaxx Release of Information Module.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience)

$17.92 To $26.88 To