PHI Release Specialist: Health Records Expert

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center seeks a Medical Records Technician (ROI) to review and process PHI requests and provide copies to Veterans or authorized third parties.

The role emphasizes accurate health information handling and customer service within MRT ROI operations. Candidates must meet basic federal requirements, including English proficiency and health information management knowledge, with opportunities for GS-4 to GS-6 level progression as

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and health records.
• Privacy and release of information processes.
• Ability to communicate with diverse individuals to obtain needed information.

Responsibilities

• Review and process requests for protected health information (PHI).
• Provide copies of PHI to veterans or authorized third parties upon written requests or valid authorization.
• Offer direct customer service related to MRT ROI activities.

Skills

Health IT

Privacy & ROI

HIPAA knowledge

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate's in health information tech/health information mgmt

Bachelor's with 24 sem hrs in health info mgmt

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Office software (Word/Excel)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center seeks a Medical Records Technician (ROI) to review and process PHI requests and provide copies to Veterans or authorized third parties.

The role emphasizes accurate health information handling and customer service within MRT ROI operations. Candidates must meet basic federal requirements, including English proficiency and health information management knowledge, with opportunities for GS-4 to GS-6 level progression as