Release of Information Assistant II

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

11d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Find your purpose as a Release of Information Assistant II at CentraCare. As a Release of Information Assistant II you will apply critical thinking to analyze, c oordinate and process moderate to complex requests for the release of health information in an organized, efficient, and confidential manner. You would be required to have knowledge of current release of health information regulations set forth by the State of Minnesota, the Federal Government, HIPAA, and other regulatory bodies . A bility to use and interpret the Minnesota "Legal Manual" on release of information. Effectively correspond to insurance companies, representatives, patients, medical and legal offices, and attorneys. You would also be responsible for billing of health records sent to requestors and maintain all ROI work queues. Schedule: Full-time 80 hours every 2 weeks Monday - Friday 8:00a-4:30p Onsite at the CentraCare Plaza or at our Willmar location. Pay & Benefits: Starting pay is $18.19 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience. Pay range: $17.71-$26.54 per hour Full time benefits : medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more! Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification or 3 years of experience specifically in Release of Information required in lieu of certification. Experience with Release of Information is preferred. Post High School degree completion of at least 2-year HIM related program preferred. Must be able to handle multiple tasks. Excellent prioritizing and problem-solving skills required. Must have excellent customer service skills. Computer knowledge and keyboard skills required. Must be knowledgeable in the area of confidentiality and release of information standards. CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification or 3 years of experience specifically in Release of Information required in lieu of certification.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
Excellent prioritizing and problem-solving skills required.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
Computer knowledge and keyboard skills required.
Must be knowledgeable in the area of confidentiality and release of information standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Release of Information is preferred.
Post High School degree completion of at least 2-year HIM related program preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze, coordinate and process moderate to complex requests for the release of health information
Maintain knowledge of current release of health information regulations
Use and interpret the Minnesota "Legal Manual" on release of information
Effectively correspond to insurance companies, representatives, patients, medical and legal offices, and attorneys
Billing of health records sent to requestors
Maintain all ROI work queues