Release of Information Tech

University of Maryland Medical System

Release of Information Tech

Linthicum Heights, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    I. General Summary

    • Under general supervision, perform administrative functions in the release of information area such as intake and logging of ROI requests into the EMR system. Deny ROI requests that do match a patient within the EMR system. With 100% accuracy, perform quality assurance and output functions of medical records produced in response to ROI requests ensuring that the records produced are for the correct patient and dates of service indicated in the request. Create and produce mailing labels and medical records on electronic media as indicated in the ROI request. Mail medical records to requesters, post payments for medical records in the EMR system, and make deposits into the ROI revenue account. The level I ROI Tech only processes continuity of care requests.

    II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

    The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

    • Process requests for health information in compliance with applicable statutes, departmental policies, guidelines, state and federal regulatory requirements.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    III. Education and Experience

    • High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Health Record Technician program with RHIT preferred.
    • Minimum of one year’ experience in a Health Information Management/Medical Records Department or other healthcare setting required.

    IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Strong analytical and organizational skills; basic math skills; filing systems; State and Federal legal requirements for releasing health information; basic medical terminology; ability to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure; ability to work with minimal supervision; excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service and problem solving skills.

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Compensation

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  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care