Dec 13, 2024
Overview:
The Release of Information Specialist safeguards and protects patient’s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to patient information. Work requires independent clinical and legal/regulatory decision-making alongside the advanced technical skill to manipulate the many systems to collect, compile and release information in the most appropriate secured method possible.
Responsibilities:
Assists patients with accessing their protected health information (PHI) by copying, printing or providing assistance with the patient portal. Assumes role of patient advocate when assisting patients with health information issues. Answers telephone and maintains a thorough knowledge of release of information policies and procedures when releasing information to requestors. Coordinates the electronic transfer of PHI to insurance companies through designated secure portals as needed to assure payment. Judges the legitimacy of each request and...
UF Health
St. Augustine, FL, USA
Full time