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Release Of Information Specialist (Cypress)

Release Of Information Specialist (Cypress)

The Methodist HospitalCypress, TX, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Release of Information (ROI) Specialist position is responsible for responding to internal and external requests for patient health information, including receipt, data entry, accounting of payments for record copies, completion of affidavits and appropriate release of information. This position ensures state and federal laws related to privacy of patient health information are strictly adhered to when complying with subpoenas, depositions, affidavits and power of attorney directives. This position also ensures requests are addressed utilizing excellent customer service skills in a timely manner.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

  • Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values :

INTEGRITY : We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.

  • COMPASSION : We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY : We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT : We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE : We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
  • Practices the Caring and Serving Model
  • Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
  • Provides for exceptional patient / customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
  • Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients / customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience
  • Involves patients (customers) in shift / handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
  • Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

    • Responsibilities

    PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal departmental and organizational results.
  • Serves as a resource to customers regarding release of patient identifiable health information laws, rules, regulations and policies.
  • Assists all internal and external customers in initiating and fulfilling their request for patient health care information. Serves as a Texas Notary Public for the Release of Information section and external customers as needed.

    • SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Returns calls to requestors and performs follow-up on requests in a timely manner as per department guidelines / expectations.
  • Logs requests, request status and information released into the electronic Release of Information system and as necessary, any other secondary systems.
  • Applies patience and diplomacy to sensitive circumstances; diffuses difficult customer service situations appropriately.
  • Monitors the ROI queue and completes work assignments. Retrieves the correct and complete patient record from the electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other patient record sources in response to a valid request; verifies correct information has been reproduced before releasing and in a timely and secure manner; provides release of records by the requested means (e.g., electronic, paper copy, etc.).

    • QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Reviews incoming assigned requests for patient health information and screens for all required elements necessary to release information in accordance with state and federal laws; determines validity of authorization and / or type of request; and verifies patient or request or identity (as necessary and applicable).
  • Determines validity of authorization, request and documentation provided from legal entities (i.e., subpoena, subpoena duces tecum, power of attorney, deposition, affidavits, documentation from insurance companies, workers compensation, requests from patients, doctors and hospitals).
  • Ensures records are complete prior to release and contain no deficiencies. Ensures that patient health information is released only in accordance with state and federal laws and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

    • FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Organizes time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and sets priorities. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
  • Enters data into the Release of Information computer system (customer request, cash and check receipts and deposits of release information income) on a daily basis. Verifies data entry and processing steps are handled appropriately.
  • Ensures charging and posting of correct amounts for payable copies; reconciles receipts and invoices. Follows-up on aged / outstanding invoices with customers, including outside vendors, individuals, insurance companies, corporations, attorneys, subpoena services and federal and state institutions.

    • GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.
  • Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that will improve quality or service.

    • Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION

  • Associate's degree in health information management or related field required or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) required in lieu of degree

    • WORK EXPERIENCE

  • One year of experience working in health information management or related industry / department
  • Experience in release of information preferred

    • License / Certification

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

  • N / A

    • KSA / Supplemental Data

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Good communication and customer services skills are essential
  • Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize and reprioritize
  • PC knowledge and ability to navigate in a Windows environment
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws related to the release of medical information
  • Ability to work independently as well as function as team player

    • SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    WORK ATTIRE

  • Uniform No
  • Scrubs No
  • Business professional Yes
  • Other (department approved) No

    • ON-CALL

  • Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (for example, Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
  • On Call
  • No

    • TRAVEL

  • Travel specifications may vary by department.
  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

    • Company Profile

    Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals : Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.

    In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services' consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.

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