HIPAA Privacy Records Release Specialist I

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Records Release Specialist to safeguard patient privacy and process requests for medical information. You will verify authorizations, log requests, and scan documents into the EHR while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and state regulations.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills essential.
• Ability to read and comprehend medical terminology and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA and state/federal laws.
• Verifies requests, ensures legality, and processes authorizations.
• Logs requests in the release tracking system and scans documents into the EHR.
• Identifies and extracts PHI from records for release.
• Imports/exports information via secure channels and maintains cybersecurity.
• Reviews pages for accuracy before release and escalates issues to leadership.
• Releases records in requested formats and assists with customer inquiries.
• Performs basic clerical duties and supports department operations.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Time management

Reading medical terminology

Cyber security awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

OnBase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Records Release Specialist to safeguard patient privacy and process requests for medical information. You will verify authorizations, log requests, and scan documents into the EHR while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and state regulations.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.