HIPAA-Savvy Health Information Release Specialist

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Health Information Release Specialist to manage requests for medical information distribution and releases as authorized and appropriate. You will be the department’s first contact, verify requester identities, ensure HIPAA-compliant authorizations, coordinate with legal on subpoenas, notarize documents, and document releases in the EMR system.

Prerequisites include a high school diploma, familiarity with desktop computing tools, and preferred credentials such

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Familiarity with desktop computing tools and software.
• Preferred Notary Public commission.
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Training or education in Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the first contact for the department across channels (phone, in-person, fax, email).
• Confirms requester identity using government-issued IDs and reviews written authorization prior to release.
• Ensures HIPAA-compliant authorization is obtained before releasing records and adheres to privacy guidelines.
• Collaborates with Pardee legal counsel on subpoenas and court orders for medical information disclosures.
• Notarizes signatures on legal documents (affidavits, power of attorney, advance directives) as part of notarization duties.
• Documents all releases into the EMR system.

Skills

Desktop computing tools

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Notary Public commission

Medical Terminology training/education

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Health Information Release Specialist to manage requests for medical information distribution and releases as authorized and appropriate. You will be the department’s first contact, verify requester identities, ensure HIPAA-compliant authorizations, coordinate with legal on subpoenas, notarize documents, and document releases in the EMR system.

Prerequisites include a high school diploma, familiarity with desktop computing tools, and preferred credentials such