Release of Information Clerk

Professional Performance Development Group, Inc; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Performance Development Group, Inc. is seeking a Release of Information Clerk to review, complete, and secure medical information request files at the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic medical terminology, and 1–2 years RHIT/RHIA experience. Candidates should be proficient typists (40 WPM), possess strong English skills, and be able to handle medical records maintenance tasks in a fast-paced environment; familiarity with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; basic medical terminology required.
• 1–2 years RHIT/RHIA certification or equivalent experience.
• Prolonged walking, standing, sitting or bending; able to lift 25–50 lbs and reach high shelving with ladder.
• Typing speed of at least 40 WPM.
• Strong English grammar, spelling and formatting for written correspondence and reports.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and perform medical records maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards for health records.

Responsibilities

• Review, complete and secure medical information request files.
• Process release of information requests in accordance with policy and directives.
• Maintain logs and file military forms documenting patient care in records.
• Locate and extract pertinent information from medical files and report findings to requestors.
• Advise patients and agencies on policies related to releasing medical information.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

English proficiency

Office equipment knowledge

Medical records maintenance

Customer service

JCAHO standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic medical terminology

Tools

AHLTA

CHCS

MHS GENESIS

DEERS

Military Filing System

Job description

Location: Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point
Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am- 4:30pm

Serves as a release of information clerk to review, complete and secure medical information request files

Education:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency. Basic medical terminology required.

Experience:

• At least one-year relevant experience or specialized Registered Health Information Technician.
• At least 1-2-year relevant experience or specialized Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator certification required.
• Work Environment/Physical Requirements. Requirements include prolonged walking, standing, sitting or bending. Must be able to carry 25-50 pounds and reach high shelving units with the assistance of step ladders to retrieve and file medical records.

Qualifications:

• A fully qualified typist (computer keyboard) with a minimum of 40 WPM is required.
• English language, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to prepare and edit written correspondence, reports, and transcribed material.
• Standard office equipment, such as computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines, telephone systems and office automation systems, to perform a substantial range of medical record maintenance support.
• General medical ethics, telephone etiquette, and excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations QCAHO) standards for complete, prompt, and accurate health records.

Unique Military Health Care Systems/Procedures:

• Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHL TA)
• Composite Health Care systems (CHCS) and/or MHS GENESIS
• Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS);
• Military Filing System - by sponsor social security number, terminal digit order, color-coded and blocked filing system.

Performance Outcomes:

• Processes release of information requests in accordance policy and directives.
• Maintains logs as required Files military forms documenting patient care into patient medical records.
• Locates and extracts pertinent information from medical files. Locates materials based upon written request for medical information and reports findings to requestors of information.
• Advises patients and agencies such as insurance companies, social services, and medical activities on policies associated with releasing medical information.