Medical Records Information Coordinator

Job Overview

This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) Section of The Business Office Service Line, at the Newington VA Medical Center, in Connecticut. This role reviews and processes requests for patient protected health information (PHI).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes requests for patient protected health information (PHI)
• Provides direct customer service to the Veteran or third party
• Serves as primary point of contact and accurately process and respond timely to complex medical legal requests
• Compiles the legal health record based on existing standards and requirements
• Maintains files for all Privacy Act requests and subpoena cases

Working Conditions

Office setting; moderate lifting and carrying, 15-44 lbs., reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, standing 4-6 hours;