ROI Medical Records Specialist (HIPAA)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in North Chicago, IL, seeks a Records / MRT (ROI) professional to process PHI requests and educate requestors on disclosure requirements. The role involves handling signed requests, validating authorizations, and prioritizing urgent disclosures.

The position requires knowledge of HIPAA, Privacy Act, FOIA, and health information management principles. Office duties include using ROI software and coordinating with Veterans and/ or their representatives.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of medical terminology and health records.
• Familiarity with privacy and release of information processes.
• Ability to apply health record documentation guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide copies of PHI to veterans or authorized third parties.
• Evaluate authorization forms for adequacy and prioritize requests.
• Use ROI software to process release of information requests.
• Maintain accounting of disclosures for Privacy Act records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Privacy & release of information

Health records knowledge

Customer service

Information governance

Education

Associate's degree in health information technology/health information management

12 semester hours in health information management

Tools

ROI software

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in North Chicago, IL, seeks a Records / MRT (ROI) professional to process PHI requests and educate requestors on disclosure requirements. The role involves handling signed requests, validating authorizations, and prioritizing urgent disclosures.

The position requires knowledge of HIPAA, Privacy Act, FOIA, and health information management principles. Office duties include using ROI software and coordinating with Veterans and/ or their representatives.