Release of Information Specialist III

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization in Portland, ME seeks an experienced Release of Information Specialist III to validate and process PHI requests, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and regulations. The role acts as a subject matter expert and leads training for new users.

The position emphasizes accuracy, policy adherence, and guidance across the Release of Information function within the care organization.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Release of Information in a health care setting required.
• Successful completion of a formal medical terminology course required.
• RHIT or RHIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process requests for Protected Health Information in accordance with organizational policies, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations.
• Serve as subject matter expert for Release of Information and trains new users.

Skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Release of Information

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in healthcare related discipline

RHIT or RHIA certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Corporate
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Varies
Job Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 86608
Date Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Clerical/Administrative Support

Req #: 86608

Summary

The Release of Information Specialist III role validates and processes requests for Protected Health Information in accordance with organizational policies, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations. This role serves as subject matter expert for Release of Information and trains new users.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related discipline preferred. Successful completion of a formal medical terminology course required.
• License/Certifications: RHIT or RHIA preferred.
• Experience: Three years of experience in Release of Information in a health care setting required. Previous EPIC or EMR experience preferred. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Release of Information Specialist II role.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $19.87to $23.75 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected].

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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