Release of Information Clerk

Coordinates record review and assists requestors with access to and release of information. Processes incoming and outgoing mail, and responds to requests for medical information in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and state and federal laws.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Some college or business school education preferred
• Responsible for coordinating the release of medical information to all requesters
• Responsible for processing of subpoenas and court orders
• Verifies authorizations in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and state and federal laws
• Responsible for maintaining security and confidentiality regulations for record access and review
• Receives all calls to the department and routes them appropriately
• Prepares request for information to be copied by copy services, meeting established guidelines
• Performs light typing duties, including the completion of birth certificates, death/fetal death certificates and acknowledgement of paternity (AOP)
• Scans loose papers into patient charts when requested
• Performs routine clerical tasks, including sorting and filing of loose reports, records, etc.; filing/retrieving charts; copying materials, etc.
• Maintains supply closet and orders supplies, as necessary