Release of Information Specialist

2 weeks ago

Marshalltown Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time

Overview:


We're seeking a Release of Information Specialist to join our team In this role, you'll receive, validate, document and respond to written, telephone and in person requests for information contained in the legal medical record in a timely and efficient manner.

These requests could come from other health care organizations, attorneys, insurance companies, patients, and other interested third parties.

Location:
Marshalltown, Iowa

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter.

Come for a fulfilling career and experience a guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.


Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.


Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.


Visit us at (url removed)/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

What are team member vaccine requirements?


As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis.

New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process.

UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health – Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.


Responsibilities:
Release of Information

Prepare medical information for requests from patients, family members, insurance companies, attorneys, court orders/subpoenas, physicians and/or their office staff, other health care facilities and other third parties in accordance to policy and procedures

Fulfill requests or submits request to approved release of information vendor for fulfillment.

Invoice for appropriate requestors and follows up on request payments when fulfilled by the facility staff.

Responsible for receipt of a properly executed HIPAA compliant authorization and/or request

Collaborate with appropriate functional departments and staff to investigate and resolve issues related to documents, MPI, and other HIPAA requests such as accounting for disclosures Prioritize and respond to release of information requests within required timeframes

Perform self-quality checks to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality and proper invoicing.

Validate parental proxy requests for the electronic health record.

Customer Service

Promptly and courteously answers office phone calls or assists with phone coverage for release requests.

Respond to and fulfill patient walk-in record requests

Access and retrieve patient information from various computer systems and media

Qualifications:

Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associates degree in Health Science preferred

Medical Terminology knowledge preferred

Experience:
Previous experience in a hospital/clinic setting or experience with electronic health records.

3+ years of experience with an electronic health record or hospital/medical setting preferred.

Prior Release of Information experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):
RHIT, RHIA or CRIS certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Read, writes, comprehends and speak fluent English

Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and work in an organized, efficient, and process-oriented manner


Exhibits excellent oral communication skills and the ability to interact with customers and team members with diverse education, life style and back grounds in accordance to the affiliate's mission and vision.

Possesses complex problem-solving skills in reasoning through work related issues

Ability to work independently

Ability to write clear and concise, grammatically correct notes and business correspondence without close supervision

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