Release Specialist
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Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 86199
Job Family: Medical Records Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Detailed Shift and Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Remote Opportunity: Yes
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 51011028343702-Medical Records
Overview
Job Summary
Responsible for responding to requests for patient health information ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards to include HIPAA.
Essential Functions
- Compares signatures of the requestor with signature on file.
- Maintains release log of all PHI requests using appropriate systems.
- Processes requests ensuring timeliness, accuracy and completeness of information.
- Ensures the accuracy and uniformity of the requestor database.
- Serves as a resource for other hospital departments and facilities to respond to questions regarding release of patient information.
- Locates patient information in computer systems, microfilm, or paper record.
- Provides complete and accurate medical records for review by attorneys, outside agencies and /or third party payors.
- Responds to valid written subpoenas to produce documents.
- Creates invoices for billable requests.
Major part of day is spent sitting at desk answering the telephone and assisting walk-in customers. Some standing to print, copy and fax records. Bending, stooping, stretching and walking when pulling charts.
Education, Experience and Certifications
