Health Information Representative

Position Summary

Captures and processes release of confidential medical information to authorized parties, including insurance companies, attorneys, and others.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Reviews all incoming requests for proper authorizations to obtain medical records from various systems.
• Pulls and copies relevant medical records, logs information into the tracking system, and mails documents back to the requester.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Processes subpoenas for medical records and coordinates with the contracted photocopy service.
• Serves as a liaison between the hospital and the Risk Management Office, providing necessary information.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Required Years of Experience: 3 years medical record/legal office experience
• Preferred Years of Experience: 5 years medical record/legal office experience
• License, Registry, or Certification: None required
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work with staff on all levels, knowledge of HIPAA regulations, and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Hunterdon Health offers a competitive benefits package which may include medical, dental, vision, family formation, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings options.

Pay

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Day shift.