PRN Health Information Associate

RAYUS Radiology•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Health Information Associate to join their team. The role involves ensuring all record requests from patients, referring physicians, attorneys, internal departments, etc., are fulfilled appropriately and that all patient records are accurately maintained. This is a temporary (PRN) position with variable hours as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Data entry experience
Proficient with using computer systems and typing

Nice To Haves

Previous medical records experience
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Ensures that all incoming and outgoing medical report requests are processed on a daily basis
Answers telephone requests for patient files from referring physician offices and patients
Prepares the daily duplicates and reports for delivery by the various courier services
Files and organizes the courier lists of outgoing films and reports
Ships all other items leaving clinic using preferred shipper as needed
Finds and retrieves outside films for doctors, technologists, and research
Communicates with attorney and insurance companies regarding patients
Communicates with patients to ensure they receive the records they have requested
Follows all HIPAA guidelines for release of information
Completes other duties as assigned