Release of Information Specialist II

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Release of Information Specialist II. In this vital role, you will be responsible for interpreting requests for electronic medical records while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and safeguarding patient privacy. Your expertise will help prioritize patient care requests and manage the secure transmission of medical records. This position offers a collaborative and diverse working environment, along with opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to equitable healthcare delivery in the community.

Benefits

Career growth and development

Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Health Information Management or relevant experience required.
• RHIT certification preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Interpret requests for electronic medical records and ensure compliance.
• Safeguard patient privacy and manage access to protected health information.

Skills

Interpreting medical records requests

Compliance with HIPAA regulations

Patient privacy protection

Electronic medical records management

Education

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

YOU BELONG HERE

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. You can explore the details of our benefits offering by visiting the following link: Benefits Information

Summary

The Release of Information (ROI) Specialist II, under the leadership of the ROI Supervisor, is responsible for interpreting all requests for copies of electronic medical records, ensuring proper authorization and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the privacy and security of protected health information. The ROI Specialist II will prioritize all requests directly related to patient care and ensure record copies are securely sent based on the needs of the patient. The ROI Specialist II will apply controls to accurately identify the correct patient using all available patient identifiers in the electronic Master Patient Index. The ROI Specialist II is responsible for limiting copies of clinical documentation based on the specifics of the request, in compliance with the Minimum Necessary Rule in the HIPAA Regulations. The ROI Specialist II will ensure a thorough and accurate search of all current and multiple legacy medical record systems. The ROI Specialist II will update the ROI module of the electronic medical record with the information that was sent to the requestor, as well as relevant comments, to support the Accounting of Disclosures requirement in the HIPAA regulations. The ROI Specialist II will safeguard and protect patient privacy by identifying protected health information, ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access to the information, and will abide by all relevant hospital policies, the 21st Century Cures Act, State of Maryland, and HIPAA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree preferably in Health Information Management or AHIMA ROI micro-credential and six months work experience in HIM. In lieu of Associate’s Degree or AHIMA ROI micro-credential, a high school diploma or GED along with two years of work experience in HIM is acceptable.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

RHIT preferred.

Salary Range: Minimum 16.86 per hour - Maximum 27.84 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

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