Information Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of relevant experience required if incumbent doesn’t have Associate’s degree
• Compliance with ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
• Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures.
• Compliance with all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
• Compliance with the company’s Code of Business Conduct.
• Adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certification
• 2 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Processes written and telephone requests for release of medical records or medical information to internal and external requestors.
• Validates the authority to release information to external parties such as law enforcement and attorneys.
• Ensures that each release is in compliance with policies, procedures, and all regulations.
• Releases reports via auto fax, fax, or photocopy.
• Processes “walk-in” requests for copies of medical records from patients, attorneys, police, or other third parties.
• Responds to subpoena duces tecum, search warrants, and court orders.
• Enters all correspondence requests into the correspondence management system(s).
• Processes pre-billing and invoices as needed.
• Maintains current chart management of all correspondence.
• Processes release of information and prepare records for patient billing, financial requests, and audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.