AMB HIM Release of Information Specialist
Company: Cone Health
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
AMB HIM Release of Information Specialist
ID
2023-20370
Location
CHAPS Building
Work Location
US-NC-Greensboro
Division : Name
Cone Health Medical Group
Department : Name
CHMG-HIM
Category
CLERICAL/ADMIN
Position Sub-Category
MEDICAL RECORDS
Position Type
Full Time (40 hours/week)
Employment Type
Employee
Exempt/NonExempt
Non-Exempt
FTE
1.00
Workforce Status
Onsite
Work Hours
40.00
Provider Schedule (specific schedule)
Monday-Friday - days
On call Required
No
Sub Category
Medical Records
Overview
Responsible for processing medical Release of Information requests
to patients and third party requesters, in a timely and efficient
manner in accordance with HIPAA, federal, and state guidelines.
Will use designated equipment and databases to enter, update and
maintain all pertinent information relative to requests and
disclosures. Assist in development and implementation of
information management standards and systems to support the patient
record. Responsible for supporting ROI workflows within the HIM ROI
Division.
Talent Pool: Corporate Services/Professional
Responsibilities
1. Process HIPAA compliant requests from patients and third party
requesters within 10-14 business days of receipt.
2. Ensures that valid authorization is obtained to support the
release of information. Ensures accuracy in processing the proper
data to be released and assures that the minimum necessary is sent
while releasing records from numerous sources, both electronic and
legacy systems, to prevent breach of patient confidentiality.
Investigates attorney requests, subpoenas, and court orders for
Risk Management review to provide advanced notice of possible
litigation.
3. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of record content for both
inpatient and ambulatory settings. Demonstrates professionalism and
sound knowledge of HIPAA, federal and state regulations when
assisting customers on the phone, in person, or through any form of
correspondence.
4. Update work queues, productivity, spreadsheets, or logs,
following department guidelines and within designated time frames.
When any system is unavailable, use other defined systems and down
time procedures to perform job duties per individual site/area.
5. Ensures accuracy in processing patient requested amendments
following the Amendment/Correction of Health Information
Policy.
6. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of system policy/procedure to
facilitate processing termination of patient/provider relationship
letters and blocking appointments. Work closely with providers to
ensure they follow timeliness, state laws, and policies.
7. Other duties as needed or directed to support the needs of the
department. This may include driving a company vehicle to provide
courier services.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:REQUIRED:
? High School diploma or equivalent
? Basic knowledge of medical terminology
PREFERRED:
2 year associate degree from an accredited school in a healthcare
related field
EXPERIENCE:REQUIRED:
Minimum 1-3 years in an HIM department, acute care or clinical care
facility with experience using an EHR.
PREFERRED:
3-5 years in an acute or clinical care facility with exposure to an
electronic health record, Corporate Compliance, Federal
Regulations, Release of Information and Privacy Regulations.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIRED:
None
PREFERRED:
RHIT
Keywords: Cone Health, Greensboro , AMB HIM Release of Information Specialist, Other , Greensboro, North Carolina
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