Release of Information Specialist III

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Release of Information Specialist III to ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulations. This role is crucial in validating and processing requests for Protected Health Information while serving as a subject matter expert. You will train new users and contribute to a supportive healthcare environment. With a commitment to investing in its team, this organization offers a flexible work policy and various benefits, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in their careers while delivering top-quality care.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Release of Information in a healthcare setting.
• RHIT or RHIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process requests for Protected Health Information.
• Train new users on Release of Information policies.

Skills

Release of Information

Medical Terminology

EPIC

EMR

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare

Formal Medical Terminology Course

Job description

Location: Scarborough, ME

Facility: MaineHealth Corporate

Schedule: Full Time

Job Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

Req #: 24387

Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025

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 a subject matter expert for Release of Information and trains new users.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Education: Associate’s 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 healthcare setting required. Previous EPIC or EMR experience preferred. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Release of Information Specialist II role.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with healthcare professionals who truly value the people around them – both within the organization and in the surrounding communities.

We offer benefits that support individual needs today and provide flexibility for tomorrow – including paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth is committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver top-quality care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Kerry A. Huckins at [emailprotected].

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions in accordance with applicable law.

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