Lead Release of Information Specialist

• Apr 2013 - Present

Responsible for interpreting all requests for copies of medical records, ensuring proper authorization, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the privacy and security of protected health information. Prioritizes all requests directly related to patient care, and ensures record copies are securely sent based on the needs of the patient. Applies controls to accurately identify the correct patient, using all available patient identifiers in the electronic Master Patient Index. Responsible for limiting copies of clinical documentation, based on the specifics of the request, in compliance with the Minimum Necessary Rule in the HIPAA Regulations. Ensures a thorough and accurate search of all current and legacy medical record systems, to include paper medical records as applicable. Logs all requests into the ROI Database, and records the information that was sent, to support the Accounting of Disclosures requirement in the HIPAA regulations. Receives walk-in customers and interacts by phone on a daily basis with patients, their families, attorneys, government officials, physicians, and others. Safeguards and protects patient privacy by identifying protected health information, ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access to the information. Show less

QA Invoice Clerk

• Apr 2001 - Apr 2013