Release of Information Specialist

Emergence Health Network; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergence Health Network in El Paso, TX seeks a Release of Information Specialist to process patient records requests in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. You will safeguard privacy, verify identities, and ensure HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 adherence.

Under close supervision, you will handle subpoenas, court appearances, records disclosures, and data uploads while maintaining accuracy and quality checks; a high school diploma and 4 years medical records experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED plus four years of medical records experience or equivalent.
• Experience with trauma-informed services; cognitive behavioral therapies and motivational therapies preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Custodian of Records.
• Processes all incoming records requests for audits, insurances, court orders, treatment, Social Security.
• Complies with subpoenas and appears in court.
• Verifies patient identity and confirms authorization validity.
• Performs quality checks to assure accuracy and confidentiality.
• Completes Records of Disclosures.
• Uploads records into patient information systems.
• Reviews consents for HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
• Redacts records or de-identifies information when necessary.
• Conducts face-to-face contact with clients requesting records.
• Completes same-day requests when permitted.
• Responds to faxes and emails within 24 hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Trauma-informed care

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Code: ROIS - 104
Revision Date: June 02, 2026

Starting Salary: $14.67 hourly; $30,507 annually

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Overview

We are an agency committed to innovative behavioral health services in trauma-informed care that promote healing and recovery to instill a sense of empowerment and foster a lifelong sense of resilience.

General Description

The purpose of this job is to process all request of records through prompt and courteous service in a fast-paced, high volume, customer focused environment. Release of Information Specialists are also responsible for ensuring accuracy and safeguarding patient's right to privacy by adhering to company policy, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.

This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Serves as the Custodian of Records.
• Processes all incoming requests of records for purposes of audits, insurances, court orders, treatment, Social Security.
• Responsible for complying with Subpoenas and appearing in court.
• Verifies the patient identity and confirms that the authorization is valid.
• Performs quality checks on all work to assure the accuracy of the release, and confidentiality.
• Completes Records of Disclosures.
• Uploads records into patient information systems
• Reviews all consents for HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidelines.
• Redacts records when necessary or de-identified information on certain cases/audits
• Conducts Face-To-Face contact with clients who are requesting records.
• Completes same day request when permitted.
• Responds to Sfaxes and Email within 24 hours
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by four (4) years of experience in medical records; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience with trauma-informed services; cognitive behavioral therapies, including DBT; and motivational therapies including the use of incentives, preferred.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of trauma-informed theories, principals, and practices (includes multi-faceted understanding of concepts such as community trauma, intergenerational and historical trauma, parallel processes, and universal precautions), preferred.

Physical Demands

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
• Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a TB, criminal background and drug screen.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Emergence Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Emergence Health Network to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Other Job Characteristics

• Staffing requirements, including criteria that staff have diverse disciplinary backgrounds, have necessary State required license and accreditation, and are culturally and linguistically trained to serve the needs of the clinic's patient population.
• Credentialed, certified, and licensed professionals with adequate training in person-centered, family centered, trauma informed, culturally-competent and recovery-oriented care.
• Responsible for adhering to the EHN common purpose and service framework to continuously provide exceptional care to all constituents.

Note: This Class Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Emergence Health Network and an employee and is subject to change by the Emergence Health Network as its needs change.