Release of Information Specialist

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, PA is seeking a full-time Release of Information Clerk to support health information requests. Responsibilities include verifying authorizations, locating records in the EHR and archival systems, and processing ROI requests using tracking software.

The role requires 1 year in medical records, proficiency with Word/Excel, and familiarity with HIPAA; Meditech experience is preferred. You will handle mail, calls, and other office duties in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in medical records or medical office (minimum 1 year)
• EMR experience; Meditech preferred
• MS Word and Excel required
• Ability to use fax, copier, scanners, microfilm/microfiche and email
• Medical terminology experience is a plus
• Knowledge of HIPAA and privacy regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for release of information functions.
• Process written and verbal ROI requests.
• Open mail and verify proper authorization.
• Locate health information in EHR/microfilm/archival systems.
• Reproduce/copy records and update ROI tracking software.
• Fax/mail/email records to requestors; answer ROI calls.
• Perform other office duties as assigned

Skills

Medical records experience

EMR experience

MS Word

MS Excel

HIPAA knowledge

Phone communication

Tools

Meditech

ROI Tracking Software

Job description

Job Description

Full-time

To provide coverage for release of health information functions, including processing written and verbal requests for health information. Duties include: Opening mail, verification of proper authorization, using EHR system/ microfilm /archival systems to locate electronic health information, reproducing/copying health information, entering all requests into Release of Information (ROI) tracking software and Vendor ROI Tracking system, faxing/mailing/emailing records to requestors, answering telephone calls related to the ROI function and various other office associated duties.

Job Requirements

• Prior work experience in a medical records department or medical office - minimum of 1 year relevant experience
• EMR experience, Meditech preferred.
• Microsoft Word, Excel required.
• Must be able to use fax, copier, scanners, microfilm/microfiche machines and email.
• Prior medical terminology experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and privacy regulations