Release of Information Specialist possessing excellent organizational and communication skills. Offering 12.5 years of experience providing medical records and information to proper recipients while adhering to medical record policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations. Strong customer service skills with excellent attention to detail while providing excellent customer service to patients and staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Release of Information Specialist
Avera McKennan Health System
04.2012 - Current
Coordinated patient information flow through caregivers, insurance companies, billing departments and patients.
Reproduced protected health information by using data extraction and file management techniques.
Completed certifications for court and legal purposes.
Handled phone calls from attorneys, insurance companies and patients.
Date stamped requests and highlighted pertinent data to facilitate processing.
Resolved medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Used Meditech and datavant to perform data entry functions.
Navigated within patient records to locate requested documentation, successfully completing multiple requests per day.
Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
Education
GED -
Baltic High School
Baltic, SD
Skills
Skilled in Meditech, Datavant, Papervision, Magic and Microfilm
HIPAA Compliant
Knowledgeable of Policy and Procedures
Self-Motivated and High Attention to Detail
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and quickly problem solve
Attentive learner, detailed oriented and receptive to new and upcoming changes
Timeline
Release of Information Specialist
Avera McKennan Health System
04.2012 - Current
GED -
Baltic High School
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