Job Description Summary:

Logan Health Medical Center is looking for a Release of Information Specialist to join their team!

The Release of Information Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and compliant handling of requests for patient health information (PHI) in accordance with federal and state guidelines. This position serves as an internal expert on release of information (ROI) processes and record retention, working closely with the Compliance, Legal, and other departments to safeguard patient privacy and ensure regulatory compliance.

The specialist reviews and verifies authorization requests, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and hospital policies. They track ROI trends, oversee compliance with Meaningful Use and EHR standards, and collaborate with leadership to address concerns and mitigate risks. Additionally, the role involves advising on patient rights to access and amend records, supporting organizational growth, and assisting in developing standardized ROI programs that align with compliance and retention guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ Health Information Management (HIM) experience preferred.

• Experience working in a Release of Information (ROI) function preferred.

• Possess knowledge and understanding of HIM processes in an electronic health record environment preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Serves as an internal HIM release of information specialist and works with the Compliance and Legal departments to assure that patient information is released appropriately.

• Exhibits working knowledge and stays abreast of the Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, CMS, Federal/State laws governing chart completion and the healthcare organizations information privacy practices.

• Keeps current with ongoing or new legislative issues related to chart completion and documentation requirements.

• Runs monthly reports, tracks and trends the release of information requests to project future departmental growth.

• Exhibits knowledge of the Meaningful Use and the EHR incentive program.  Works with interdisciplinary team to meet the standards established by CMS.

• Reviews and verifies authorizations for compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies. 

• Promotes professional teamwork and collaborates with LH departments to build an efficient and compliant ROI team.

• Applies regulatory requirements to facilitate organizational compliance on ROI requests received.

• Advises leadership of release of information issues and record retention issues and works and works with stakeholders on issues of concern or risk.

• Oversees the patient’s right to inspect and amend their records and restricts access to PHI per department procedures. 

• Assists in the development and standardization of an organization-wide ROI program to ensure compliance with regulatory, retention and policy guidelines.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vison insurance

• 401(k) with generous matching

• Employer-provided life insurance

• Voluntary life and disability insurance options

• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• FSA

• Free parking

• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank

• Employee referral program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Wellness Program that includes wellness coaching, classes, wellness incentives and more

• Logan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues

Shift:

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.