What are the responsibilities and job description for the Release of Information Specialist (07:30:AM - 04:00:PM) position at RightStone?
We are looking for dedicated Release of Information Specialist in Jacksonville, FL 32254 with $16/hr pay for a 5-month initial contract duration. This person will be responsible for processing and responding to requests for protected health information (PHI) while ensuring patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA, company policies, and state/federal regulations. Uses various technologies (photocopiers, scanners, fax) to reproduce PHI and logs requests in the tracking system. Provides customer support for PHI retrieval and delivery at client sites and record centers. Adheres to service level agreements (SLAs) and attends training to stay updated on industry regulations. If you are interested and qualified for the position, APPLY NOW!
Work Schedule: M-F, (07:30:AM - 04:00:PM)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Process release of information requests efficiently, ensuring compliance with company policies and HIPAA guidelines (25%).
- Reproduce requested information according to Service Level Agreement (SLA) and legal requirements (e.g., subpoena), using methods like fax, scan, or photocopy (25%).
- Identify request status (walk-in, fax, pre-payment) and enter data into tracking system (15%).
- Verify accuracy and quality of reproduced work and data entry before providing to requestor, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws (15%).
- Generate cover letters, pre-payment notices, invoices, and mail information; process payments upon receipt (10%).
- Use various computer systems to maintain procedural consistency (5%).
- Perform other assigned duties (5%).
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred. R.H.I.T. desired.
- 1-3 years of customer service, records management, or healthcare experience required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information; knowledge of HIPAA preferred.
- Proficient with computer programs and data entry.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and multitasking skills.
- Solid oral and written communication skills.
- Can work from 07:30 AM - 04:00: PM.
RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!
RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.
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