Release of Information Specialist III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth Corporate is seeking a Release of Information Specialist III to validate and process requests for Protected Health Information in accordance with policies and regulations. You will act as the subject matter expert for Release of Information and train new users.

The role requires at least three years of ROI experience in a healthcare setting, knowledge of EPIC/EMR systems, and a strong commitment to privacy and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in a healthcare related discipline preferred; medical terminology course required.
• License/Certifications: RHIT or RHIA preferred.
• Experience: Three years in Release of Information in a health care setting required; EPIC/EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process requests for Protected Health Information per policies and regulations.
• Serve as subject matter expert for Release of Information and train new users.

Skills

Release of Information

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EPIC

EMR

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

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)

1. Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in a healthcare related discipline preferred. Successful completion of a formal medical terminology course required.
2. License/Certifications: RHIT or RHIA preferred.
3. 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 [e-mail]

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.