ROI Tech I - PHMI Medical Records

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 54 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states providing more than 3.0million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with over 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!

ROI TECH I (Release of Information Clerk) is the (Hospital’s) designated contact for requests for release of patient health information (including the patient’s legal medical record and fetal monitor strips).  This position is responsible for accepting all requests for patient health information (such as patient access, third party requests, physicians or medical facilities for continuity of care, subpoenas, warrants, & mortuaries), and responding to each within the mandated timeframes.  Maintain knowledge of the Federal HIPAA regulations, state Consent and Release of Information Laws, and (Hospital’s) Policies and Procedures.  Assures all release of information activities are in compliance with each of these regulatory guidelines.  Additionally, completes all job duties following HIPAA’s guideline for release of the minimum protected health information necessary to those who have the right and on a need to know basis.  Ensures accurate billing practices as defined by (Hospital’s) Policies and Procedures, recording of payments, and submission of payments for deposit.  Processes and keeps accurate records of all release of information transactions, for ease of retrieval in response to requests for accounting of disclosures.  Assist in backing-up ROI Tech I & III and other assigned duties as needed.

Education and Work Experience

Required qualifications:

1. Minimum one year HIM experience in acute care setting required

2. Minimum six months direct release of information duties required

3. Accurate alphabetic, numeric, and/or terminal-digit filing skills

Preferred qualifications:

1. Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred

2. Knowledge of the State and Federal Regulatory requirements for medical staff documentation preferred

3. Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm preferred

4. High School diploma or equivalent

5. Completion of a medical terminology course preferred

6. Training in state Consent Law and HIPAA Privacy/Security highly desired

7. Attendance in health information management program with certificate of completion preferred

Prime Healthcare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $21.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf