Release of Information Specialist Job at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

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  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
  • Syracuse, NY

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Release of Information Specialist in the Health Information Management department (formally known as The Medical Records Department) is responsible for screening medical record requests and authorizations to assure they meet all legal & regulatory requirements, per designated release type; completing release of information requests electronically, including generating letters & invoices, as necessary; logging release of information as required by HIPAA; invoicing for billable requests per procedure; communicating with practitioners to obtain requested information (i.e. Physical Therapy, Physicians, Case Management); preparing and certifying medical record subpoenas for court; and other duties as deemed appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in Health Information Technology and RHIT or eligible required. Must be able to work independently and have the ability to prioritize work. Excellent verbal/written communication, analytical, and computer skills required. *RHIT eligible candidates must obtain RHIT within one year of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

RHIT with one year of medical records experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. Some holidays; no weekends

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Job Tags

Work at office, Monday to Friday

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