RELEASE OF INFORMATION SPECIALIST I

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What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary

The Release of Information (ROI) Specialist I, under the leadership of the ROI Supervisor, is responsible for performing basic ROI functions. This includes fulfilling basic medical record requests requiring minimal electronic documents while adhering to HIPAA privacy policies. The ROI Specialist I will greet all internal and external customers upon their arrival in the ROI Area including, but not limited to, patient’s, attorneys, providers and other hospital employees. The ROI Specialist I will answer all phone calls promptly and provide the caller with the appropriate information including the process for obtaining medical records and the required elements to be included in the request. The ROI Specialist I will ensure all voice mail messages are retrieved and appropriate responses are provided. The ROI Specialist I is responsible for the for the appropriate distribution of all incoming requests for medical records received via paper, fax or electronic fax . The ROI Specialist I will apply controls to accurately identify the correct patient, using all available patient identifiers in the electronic Master Patient Index. The ROI Specialist I is responsible for limiting copies of clinical documentation, based on the specifics of the request, in compliance with the Minimum Necessary Rule in the HIPAA Regulations. The ROI Specialist will safeguard and protect patient privacy by identifying protected health information, ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access to the information, and will abide with all relevant hospital policies, applicable state and 21st Century Cures Act, , and HIPAA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School or equivalent.

Work Experience: One year of experience in a customer service environment preferred.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

AHIMA ROI (Release of Information) micro-credential, preferred.

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