About This Role
This role involves processing electronic and paper release of information for all Health Systems Departments, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations. The technician also assists with electronic health record review for completeness and prepares documents for peer review audits.
Responsibilities
- Process the authorizations for Release of Health Information (ROI) for all Health Systems Departments
- Safeguard and protect patient privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to patient health information
- Verify Release of Information documentation is in compliance with the request, authorization, the Tribe's policy and procedure, and HIPAA regulations
- Ensure only appropriate information is shared with external health facilities
- Process all court-issued medical records requests in compliance with the request, authorization, the Tribe's policy and procedure, and HIPAA regulations
- Assist the Health Information Supervisor in compiling documents for regulatory audits as needed
- Ensure compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
Requirements
- Associates Degree in a Health Care or business-related field or a combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree
- Two (2) years of experience working with medical records
- Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
- Must be a Public Notary or obtain within 90 days of hire
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
- Conduct business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and others
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy and skilled in health information software
- Proficient in organization of protected health records and securing medical records while maintaining confidentiality
- Knowledge of healthcare privacy laws and regulations, such as HIPAA, and compliance standards for health information management and electronic health record systems
- Knowledge of services provided in the following healthcare specialties: Primary Care, Dental, Optometry, Laboratory, Therapy Services, Radiology, Pharmacy, and Behavioral Health
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
Nice to have:
- Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)
- Certified Documentation Improvement (CDIP)
