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Beth Israel Lahey Health HIM Release of Information Specialist II in Charlestown, Massachusetts
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Under the direction of the Manager of Health Information Management, the Release of Information Specialist is responsible for processing all assigned requests for medical records in a timely and efficient manner. This position must always safeguard and protect the patient’s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient’s medical information and that all ROI requests follow the request authorization and healthcare facility policies as well as federal/state statutes, such as HIPAA
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Handles release of information to all requestors, patients, health care providers, insurance companies, lawyers, etc. per hospital policy.
Ensures medical records are accurately filed in the permanent and incomplete file.
Pulls medical records when needed.
Ensures purging of the permanent medical records is done properly.
Ensures medical records are sent to the archival area when necessary.
Pulling medical records when needed
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to health information management.
Monitor and prioritize filing medical record tasks to meet established deadlines and maintain productivity.
Maintain confidentiality and security of all patient information per HIPAA Guidelines.
Troubleshot any technical issues related to filing medical records.
Train and educate other team members on proper medical record filing procedures.
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
HS diploma or equivalent
Associate degree in related field preferred
Experience:
Previous office experience
Experience working in Health Information Management preferred
5 years or more Experience with Data Integrity preferred
Computer skills
Epic experience desirable
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Medical terminology
Knowledge of medical records content and management
Working knowledge of the EMR either through experience or education, including experience working with structured data and database management
Knowledge of laws and regulations about health information and patient confidentiality
Adheres to Department, Hospital, and Human Resource Policies
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
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