Remote
Department Name:
HIMS Release of Informtn-Corp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Revenue Cycle
Estimated Pay Range:
$20.01 - $30.01 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.
In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
Join a dynamic and expanding department that is dedicated to your growth and success! As a Senior Release of Information Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to meaningful work that directly impacts patient care. We’re committed to investing in our team members and fostering an environment where you can thrive. With a supportive management team by your side, you’ll enjoy a collaborative and rewarding work culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being. Grow with us and make a difference every day!
Location: Remote
Shift: Days & Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-4:30pm
Requirements: 3 yrs Medical Records and 1 yr release of information experience.
Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of related work experience in medical records with 1 year of release of information experience. Our ROI teamensures all regulatory requirements of Banner are followed, as well as reconcile medical record activity, maintain records in centralized locations, retrieve charts, and scan, index, and validate records.
This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD,MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WA, WI & WY.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.POSITION SUMMARY
This position coordinates and processes a high volume of requests for confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA, Federal, state and regulatory guidelines for the Banner Health system (hospitals, clinics, urgent care facilities).. May act in a leadership role and as a liaison between management and the staff. Facilitates the delivery of high quality customer service to external customers. Responsibilities typically include the monitoring and direction of daily workflow and involvement in process improvement/quality monitoring functions.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Conducts routine, complex, high volume releases of health information in accordance with company policy and all state and federal laws. May act as a liaison to ROI techs and is knowledgeable with applicable federal and state regulations and Banner Health policies related to release of health information and HIPAA. Prepares certified copies of records for patient as requested for external reviewers and legal proceedings.
2. Monitor daily workflow processes, complete daily activities, and identify and communicate to leadership any opportunities for improvement as needed. Identify, address and communicate opportunities to improve work processes and practices good work group dynamics. May serve as a backup to other staff members to ensure the department operations are efficiently and effectively maintained.
3. Compiles department statistics, generates reports, and facilitates special projects as required including assisting in the development of targets and action plans to achieve department goals. All ROI staff must meet the minimum productivity standards.
4. Assist with the orientation, training, and re-education of ROI staff. Promotes communication, effective point of service decision making and problem solving while interacting with internal/external customers to ensure positive resolutions and customer satisfaction. Serves as a key liaison between staff, providers, and other internal customers.
5. Provide customer service and assistance related to ROI departmental functions to patients, vendors, physicians, ancillary staff, and other departments in person, over the telephone, through email, or by other means.
6. Works independently under limited supervision, provides leadership and expertise to a work team. Solves problems using defined procedures and a learned expertise in release of information processes in regards to HIPAA, regulatory, state and all Federal guidelines (i.e. OCR). Holds system wide scope of hospital, clinic and urgent care facility releases. Pays close attention to detail when processing requests. Must follow Banner Health policies, procedures and guidelines in releasing information according to federal, state, and regulatory guidelines across multiple states. Determines appropriate payment for each request and follows all Federal guidelines (i.e. OCR).Prepares certified copies of records for audits and legal proceedings. Internal customers are company leadership, ancillary departments, physicians, patient financial services, and nursing. External customers are attorneys, insurance payers, state regulatory board, medical examiner, and patient/patient representative.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires the knowledge of health information practices and principles as normally demonstrated through completion of one or more years of post-high school education in medical records and in information systems and one year release of information experience.
Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of health information management practices and principles and have a working knowledge of medical terminology as normally acquired over 3 or more years of related work experience in medical records with one year of release of information experience. Is experienced in coordinating work functions of groups of individuals is preferred. Ability to organize workload to meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of all work information. Must be able to exercise independent judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and have excellent problem solving skills. Strong verbal, written communication, leadership and interpersonal skills are required.
Requires strong technical skills in the use of Windows software applications, specialized equipment and multiple databases. Must have strong organizational skills, good customer service and interpersonal skills. Is knowledgeable and proficient in accessing and utilizing all applicable EHR systems as well as multiple EHR applications utilized by the Release of Information department.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current enrollment in the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Program. Experience coordinating work functions of groups of individuals is preferred. A background in the use of medical terminology for the assigned area is preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
