Supervisor, Medical Records, Release of Information- Gainesville, FL

Duties & Responsibilities

• Answers day-to-day questions posed by clients and Release of Information Specialists (ROIS).
• Responsible for meeting facility revenue goals on a consistent basis.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to increase productivity.
• Complies with all release of information related functions, as stipulated by service agreement.
• Prepares weekly dashboard and month-end Operational performance reports.
• Maintains confidentiality by keeping all information seen and heard in the facility secure.
• Reviews release of information requests for validity according to applicable state or federal statutes; returns inappropriate authorizations and requests to the requester.
• Looks up medical record numbers, fills out guides and pulls medical records, when appropriate.
• Captures the appropriate pages for the requested records, when appropriate.
• Re-assembles the charts (if paper) for re-filing.
• Documents the release of information in the patient medical record or other means determined by the facility.
• Calculates billing and prepares invoices, as needed.
• Certifies medical records copies, when appropriate.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and/or training sessions.
• Sets up and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Submits company-related travel expense reports and original receipts to manager in a timely fashion.
• Performs quality reviews and site evaluations as required by clients.
• Ensures supplies are available at designated facility.
• Performs other appropriate duties, as assigned, to meet the needs of the department and the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required, some college preferred.
• RHIT Certification, preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and a history of safe driving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff members and management.
• Experience with medical records or healthcare, beneficial.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy information standards, required.
• Medical terminology coursework, preferred.
• RHIT certification or the ability to take and pass an ROI Certification course with a score of 85% or higher, within 90 days is required.
• Ability to travel.