• Release of Information Coordinator

    Sanford Health (Sioux Falls, SD)


    Careers With Purpose

     

    Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

     

    **Facility:** Sanford Business Center Building

    **Location:** Sioux Falls, SD

    **Address:** 2200 E Benson Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

    **Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts

    **Job Schedule:** Full time

    **Weekly Hours:** 40.00

    **Salary Range:** $15.50 - $23.50

    Job Summary

    Receive, evaluate, and coordinate release of information requests from all requestors submitted by mail, fax, phone, and/or in-person. Complete release of information requests including retrieving patient’s medical charts and returning charts, copying and/or scanning medical records accurately and correctly, and preparing documentation for delivery either electronically or by mail. Review the accuracy of scanned documents. Perform quality checks on work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. Must have basic understanding of release of information workflows to ensure accurate and appropriate assignment of requests. Scan, copies, and distributes appropriate records and documents in a timely manner. Notifies supervisor of any record issues that may arise. Refer appropriate requests to internal and/or external review staff as needed. Maintain a record of all requests for information using the EPIC system. Complete cash handling tasks as assigned, which may include collecting credit card information, handling checks received by mail and posting payments. Accurately and efficiently utilize a computer for data input and retrieval of data. Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail for department. May perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

    Qualifications

    High school diploma or equivalent preferred, Health Information Technology (HIT) degree preferred.

     

    General clerical experience preferred with some exposure to medical terminology. Previous experience in healthcare setting preferred. Word processing experience required, must be able to keyboard proficiently.

     

    Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification preferred.

    Benefits

    Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

     

    Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

     

    Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

     

    **Req Number:** R-0221973

    **Job Function:** Revenue Cycle

    **Featured:** No