What are the responsibilities and job description for the Release of Information Coordinator position at Sanford Health?
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Facility: Bison Mall
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 530 6th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40. 00
Starting Rate: $15.00
Job Summary
Receive, evaluate, and coordinate release of information requests from all requestors submitted by mail, fax, phone, and/or in-person. Complete release of information requests including retrieving patient s medical charts and returning charts, copying and/or scanning medical records accurately and correctly, and preparing documentation for delivery either electronically or by mail. Review the accuracy of scanned documents. Perform quality checks on work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. Must have basic understanding of release of information workflows to ensure accurate and appropriate assignment of requests. Scan, copies, and distributes appropriate records and documents in a timely manner. Notifies supervisor of any record issues that may arise. Refer appropriate requests to internal and/or external review staff as needed. Maintain a record of all requests for information using the EPIC system. Complete cash handling tasks as assigned, which may include collecting credit card information, handling checks received by mail and posting payments. Accurately and efficiently utilize a computer for data input and retrieval of data. Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail for department. May perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred, Health Information Technology (HIT) degree preferred.
General clerical experience preferred with some exposure to medical terminology. Previous experience in healthcare setting preferred. Word processing experience required, must be able to keyboard proficiently.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification preferred.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordhealth.jobs/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
Req Number: R-81648
Featured: No