Release of Information Specialist — Elevate Health Records

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, FL seeks a Medical Records Technician (Release of Information).

The role manages disclosure of health information, ensuring compliance with Privacy Act, FOIA, HIPAA, and VA directives. Entry to journey level duties apply across GS-04 to GS-06 with increasing responsibilities. Applicants must meet basic federal requirements and demonstrate understanding of medical terminology and health records.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical terminology and health records.
• Education or combination to meet ROI MRT requirements.
• Knowledge of privacy and disclosure regulations governing health information.

Responsibilities

• Process release of information requests following laws and policies.
• Evaluate validity of requests and ensure only authorized disclosures.
• Maintain documentation and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Medical terminology

Health information management

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in health information management

Bachelor's degree in health information management

Tools

Release of Information systems

AMIE

Electronic Health Record

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, FL seeks a Medical Records Technician (Release of Information).

The role manages disclosure of health information, ensuring compliance with Privacy Act, FOIA, HIPAA, and VA directives. Entry to journey level duties apply across GS-04 to GS-06 with increasing responsibilities. Applicants must meet basic federal requirements and demonstrate understanding of medical terminology and health records.