Health Information Mgt. Release of Information Specialist

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.Requisition NumberR-22296FacilityLOC0027 - 141 Longwater Norwell141 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061Department NameSHS Health Information ManagementStatusFull timeBudgeted Hours40ShiftDay (United States of America)This position is responsible for processing requests for release of patient health information while following established State and Federal rules and regulations, South Shore Health System and department policies and procedures. Required to maintain confidentiality, privacy and security of all patient health information.Compensation Pay Range$24.39 - $32.83Essential Functions1 - Responsible for the release of patient information.2 - Examines requests for HIPAA/State compliance and valid patient authorization3 - Processes priority requests for release of patient information4 - Assists in responding to all requester and patients questions and/or problems or other health system personnel.5 - Contacts other health system clinics/departments for additional health information required to fulfill patient requests6 - Examines subpoenas/court orders for validity7 - Retrieves hardcopy and Electronic Medical Records from hospital systems8 - Orders offsite records and pulls microfilm record if necessary9 - Ensures the patient name and medical record number on the request matches the medical record10 - Reviews medical records for legally protected and sensitive information and obtain specific patient authorization when necessary11 - Determine if authorization is valid and rejection letter is required12 - Creates/Edits/Modifies letters13 - Contacts requestors for extensions or clarification14 - Interacts with Internal Council if subpoena is not sufficient and any other legal matters15 - Abstract, scan and print the required information to adequately fulfill requests 16 - Enters request into the South Shore Health System Release Module tracking system in 17 - Creates invoices for billable requests18 - Updates South Shore Health System Release Module Tracking System 19 - Monitors work queues and ROI Reports20 - Interact with Internal Council if subpoena is not sufficientTechnology and Learninga - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.c - Prepare certification in lieu of personal appearance in courtd - Package and mail records for deliverye - May Perform Other Related Duties As Requiredf - Ensures timely Completion of ROI Requests.g - Meets productivity standards for processing ROIsh - Ensures ROI’s are completed accurately and sent out to the correct partyJob RequirementsMinimum Education - PreferredMinimum of high school diploma, RHIT or related Associates Degree preferredMinimum Work Experience3-5 years experience in a Health Information Management Department preferredResponsibilities If RequiredEducation if Required: