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LOC0026 - 101 Columbian Street101 Columbian Street Weymouth, MA 02190Department Name:
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$24.39 - $32.83ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1 - Responsible for the release of patient information.
2 - Examines requests for HIPAA/State compliance and valid patient authorization
3 - Processes priority requests for release of patient information
4 - Assists in responding to all requester and patients questions and/or problems or other health system personnel.
5 - Contacts other health system clinics/departments for additional health information required to fulfill patient requests
6 - Examines subpoenas/court orders for validity
7 - Retrieves hardcopy and Electronic Medical Records from hospital systems
8 - Orders offsite records and pulls microfilm record if necessary
9 - Ensures the patient name and medical record number on the request matches the medical record
10 - Reviews medical records for legally protected and sensitive information and obtain specific patient authorization when necessary
11 - Determine if authorization is valid and rejection letter is required
12 - Creates/Edits/Modifies letters
13 - Contacts requestors for extensions or clarification
14 - Interacts with Internal Council if subpoena is not sufficient and any other legal matters
15 - Abstract, scan and print the required information to adequately fulfill requests
16 - Enters request into the South Shore Health System Release Module tracking system in
17 - Creates invoices for billable requests
18 - Updates South Shore Health System Release Module Tracking System
19 - Monitors work queues and ROI Reports
20 - Interact with Internal Council if subpoena is not sufficient
Technology and Learning
a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.
c - Prepare certification in lieu of personal appearance in court
d - Package and mail records for delivery
e - May perform other related duties as required
f - Ensures timely Completion of ROI Requests.
g - Meets productivity standards for processing ROIs
h - Ensures ROI’s are completed accurately and sent out to the correct party
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Preferred
Minimum of high school diploma, RHIT or related Associates Degree preferred
Minimum Work Experience
3-5 years experience in a Health Information Management Department preferred
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