Administrative Support Assistant- Release of Information Specialist (FSH)

Administrative Support Assistant

Release of Information Specialist

Job Location:

Fulton State Hospital

Health Information Management Department (HIMD)

600 East 5th Street, Fulton, Mo

Why you’ll love this position:

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, you can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve by being a team member within our Health Information Management team.

The Release of Information Specialist (ROI) provides support to departments, programs, and services for patients with mental illness.

This is a highly responsible position that requires an individual to apply laws, rules/regulations and exclusions governing confidentiality of medical records and release of patient information. This position will be responsible for evaluating, screening and processing all outside requests for release of patient records ensuring the information released is in compliance with existing laws. This position is also required to facilitate meetings and train/advise ward clerks in CIMOR and filing duties. This position manages, schedules and takes minutes for hospital wide meetings required for meeting TJC standards and CMS regulations.

The ROI Specialist must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the federal, state, HIPPA and hospital policies in regard to privacy of patient health information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, laws and regulations governing privacy and release of information
• Knowledge of computer programs
• Strong communication skills

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Anna Schuldt

573-592-2090

Anna.Schuldt@dmh.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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