What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM ROI Specialist position at MCHC Health Centers?
Description
Performs duties required to fulfill and respond to most release of information requests ensuring accuracy and completeness; complies with federal and state privacy laws according to Mendocino Community Health Clinic policies and procedures.
Primary Duties Include:
- Maintains current knowledge and interpretation of state and federal requirements relating to disclosure of protected health information, privacy and confidentiality in health information management.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the policies and procedures related to release of information, confidentiality, information security and information storage and retrieval.
- Analyzes and answers correspondence requests in compliance with applicable clinic, governmental policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Processes and documents requests from ancillary departments and release of information (ROI) requests and incoming records through the electronic medical record (EMR); copies health records and demonstrates proficiency in EMR procedures.
- Prepares records for mailing: Copies appropriate portions of the records; charges appropriate fees; scans authorization forms into the patient’s health record. Accepts subpoenas, and reviews, screens and copies subpoenaed records; copies health records for external audits; assists all walk-ins with requests for their health records.
- Attends education/training for patient privacy and HIPAA compliance. Participates and promotes activities to support department compliance with PHI. Fosters information privacy awareness, patient privacy and HIPAA Attends to day-to-day workflow and function to minimize risk of protected health information breaches.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- 401k Match
- Flexible Spending Account
- And more...
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and comprehend English
- Minimum of two years’ experience in Health Information Management, directly involved in the handling of PHI, electronic health records, and scanning.
Education:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Other Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual, English/Spanish, fluent
- Two-year College Degree
- Certification in Health Information Management or Certified Medical Assistant with a Specialty in Administration
MCHC Health Centers is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and patients. Therefore, we require that all employees receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, flu (during the flu season typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
