Release of Information Coordinator

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Release of Information Coordinator to join our team. Under the General direction of the Director of Medical Records this position is responsible for the Release of Information (ROI) in Central Medical Records (CMR). Performs related records functions including retrieving consumer charts, copying, tracking, data entry and filing. Provide release of information training to service units. Assists with the development and review of Agency Records Administration Policy and Procedures. Responsible for delivery of records to court in response to a court subpoena or court order.

Your role in action:

• Responds to request to disclose protected health information in compliance with federal/state guidelines.
• Responsible for delivery of records to court in response to a court subpoena and/or court order.
• Provides release of information training for service sites.
• Enter documentation of release of information in EPIC.
• Upload completed authorization to disclose health information forms in EPIC.
• Completes other related projects and duties as assigned
• Provides release of information training for service sites Health Information Technicians within 10 days of request.
• Process all written requests for disclosure of information within fifteen (15) business days of receipt.
• Respond to phone calls pertaining to release of information within one (1) business day.
• Ensure all Authorization to Disclose Health Information forms are filed in the chart and entered in chart control within assigned timeframe.
• Enter documentation of release of information from service sites in Chart Control within (30) days of receipt.
• Projects and /or assignments completed within specified deadlines.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• High School diploma or General Education degree (GED) required.
• Associate degree with certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from the American Health Information Management Association with 1 year of medical records experience preferred.

Experience:

• Must have two (2) to three (3) years release of information experience in a medical record setting.

Other Key Qualifications:

• Must have valid Texas Driver’s License and be insurable under Agency policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A working understanding of medical record and documentation standards, organization, security and release of information requirements.
• The individual must possess effective oral and written communication skills and mathematical aptitude.
• Displays sound judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Possesses basic understanding, ability and aptitude in computer programs; electronic medical record,
• Microsoft Word 9/Excel/Access programs, file management, email, Internet use and keyboarding.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position #1030.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.