Medical Records Release Specialist – HIPAA

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Correspondence Technician to manage release of information for inpatient and outpatient records.

The role coordinates requests, serves as a liaison with risk management for legal matters, and maintains the information-tracking system. Qualified candidates have RHIT or related secretarial training and at least 1 year of experience in confidentiality/release of information.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AHIMA approved Accredited Record Technician, RHIT program, or a two-year legal secretarial program preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in the field preferred.
• Experience in confidentiality/release of information areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the entire release of information process among inpatient and outpatient records.
• Serve as liaison between Medical Records and risk management for attorney requests, court orders, subpoenas, and litigation.
• Log requests upon receipt and ensure all are logged in the computerized tracking system.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and release of information policies, including HIV/AIDS, psychiatric, and drug/alcohol cases.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Education

AHIMA RHIT program

Two-year legal secretarial program

Tools

Release of information software

Fax machines

CD burners

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Correspondence Technician to manage release of information for inpatient and outpatient records.

The role coordinates requests, serves as a liaison with risk management for legal matters, and maintains the information-tracking system. Qualified candidates have RHIT or related secretarial training and at least 1 year of experience in confidentiality/release of information.