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Release Of Info Specialist - Release of Information (8:00AM-4:30PM)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Release of Information UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

If You Want To Work Where The Action Is, University Health (UH) Is The Place For You. Known As “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH Is The Safety Net Healthcare System For Jackson County/Kansas City. We Are An Academic Medical Center, Serving As The Primary Teaching Institution For The UMKC Schools Of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, And Pharmacy. A 547-bed, Not-for-profit Health System, UH Delivers The Highest-quality Medical Care For Our Patients, With Compassion, Empathy, And Unparalleled Dedication To Service. During The 2020 Pandemic, We Also Stepped Forward As a Regional Leader In COVID Care And Testing. UH Is Comprised Of Three Campuses

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Corporate Coding and Regularity Manager, the Release of Information Specialist must at all times safeguard and protect the patient’s rights to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient’s medical information and that all release of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA statues. Additionally, they are required to maintain a professional health care office environment on a day-to-day basis, working with confidential and personal health information in a conscientious manner and providing patients and other requestors with the appropriate level of service. This position engages in direct customer service and must perform duties and conduct interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and the Medical Center. Work with team leader, supervisor, manager, and other members of the department to promote a harmonious work environment.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to work in sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to perform team-oriented job tasks with a conscientious awareness of detail and accuracy.
Strong customer service skills Successful completion of alpha and numeric screening tests.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
College level Medical Terminology course completed.
Ability to know, understand and apply federal and state regulations.
Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Must be able to speak, read and write English.
Second language abilities a plus.
Data entry skills necessary: Type a minimum of 35 words per minute, Competent use of email, fax machines, scanners and copiers, Word and Excel application skills required.

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Release Of Info Specialist - Release of Information (8:00AM-4:30PM)