Release of Information Clerk

Professional Performance Development Group • MCAS Cherry Point, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a release of information clerk to review, complete and secure medical information request files. Processes release of information requests in accordance with policy and directives. Maintains logs as required. Files military forms documenting patient care into patient medical records. Locates and extracts pertinent information from medical files. Locates materials based upon written request for medical information and reports findings to requestors of information. Advises patients and agencies such as insurance companies, social services, and medical activities on policies associated with releasing medical information.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
• Basic medical terminology required.
• At least one-year relevant experience or specialized Registered Health Information Technician.
• At least 1-2-year relevant experience or specialized Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator certification required.
• A fully qualified typist (computer keyboard) with a minimum of 40 WPM is required.
• English language, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to prepare and edit written correspondence, reports, and transcribed material.
• Standard office equipment, such as computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines, telephone systems and office automation systems, to perform a substantial range of medical record maintenance support.
• General medical ethics, telephone etiquette, and excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards for complete, prompt, and accurate health records.
• Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA)
• Composite Health Care systems (CHCS) and/or MHS GENESIS
• Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
• Military Filing System - by sponsor social security number, terminal digit order, color-coded and blocked filing system.

Responsibilities

• Processes release of information requests in accordance with policy and directives.
• Maintains logs as required.
• Files military forms documenting patient care into patient medical records.
• Locates and extracts pertinent information from medical files.
• Locates materials based upon written request for medical information and reports findings to requestors of information.
• Advises patients and agencies such as insurance companies, social services, and medical activities on policies associated with releasing medical information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED