Release of Information Specialist/UKHC

Job Summary

This position supports in-house Release of Medical Record Information for the UKHC enterprise. Duties include processing all in-bound requests for medical records by fax, mail, portal and in-person; screening requests for required information based on state and federal law, regulatory guidelines and UKHC policies and procedures; looking up patient information, retrieving electronic, paper and microfilmed records; releasing records via fax, paper, portal or electronic media, invoicing, payment reconciliation and follow-up; customer service duties; certifying records; processing requests for amendments to the medical record; and collaborating with physicians and other internal record departments including Legal, Risk and Privacy.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Electronic medical records (EMR), general medical records, and releases of information (ROIs).

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; and some job-related travel (less than 10% of time).

Shift

Days (Potential for occasional nights, weekends, and/or holidays dependent upon department business needs.) M-F 8 am-4:30 pm.

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR), releases of information (ROIs), and general medical records is preferred.