HIPAA-Compliant Release of Information Specialist I

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Release of Information Specialist to ensure privacy and accurate handling of medical data requests. You will validate authorizations, log requests, and assemble PHI while complying with HIPAA, HIPAA-related state laws, and internal policies.

This role emphasizes quality service and meticulous record review. The position requires attention to detail, strong communication, and experience with healthcare information systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Strong ethical handling of confidential information.
• Ability to adapt to new technology, including AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Process release of information requests accurately and timely.
• Validate authorizations meet legal requirements and identify requester type.
• Log requests in tracking system and scan authorizations.
• Select necessary PHI from records to fulfill requests in compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OnBase

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Release of Information Specialist to ensure privacy and accurate handling of medical data requests. You will validate authorizations, log requests, and assemble PHI while complying with HIPAA, HIPAA-related state laws, and internal policies.

This role emphasizes quality service and meticulous record review. The position requires attention to detail, strong communication, and experience with healthcare information systems.