Medical Records Release of Information Specialist

Job description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-22287 Facility: LOC0027 - 141 Longwater Norwell141 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061 Department Name: SHS Health Information Management Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (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 - $32.83 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1 - Responsible for the release of patient information. 2 - Examines requests for HIPAA/State compliance and valid patient authorization 3 - Processes priority requests for release of patient information 4 - 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 requests 6 - Examines subpoenas/court ord...