Medical Secretary - ROI

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the HIM Manager, maintains medical record integrity through proper and authorized release of medical record information for patient, healthcare, legal, insurance company and PRO requests. Assures the proper identification of patients, and the accurate and complete scanning of the medical records and appropriate maintenance of the MPI.

Full-time, benefited position working 72 hours per two week pay period. Days of work are Monday - Friday with no nights, weekends or holidays

JOB FUNCTIONS

Release of Information

• Reviews all requests for medical information and verifies for proper authorization and legal aspects of release.
• Working knowledge of Epic ROI Module required.
• Retrieves the medical record and makes appropriate copies for all valid and authorized requests.
• Prepares billing information for reimbursement of medical record copies as needed.
• Copies records for requests from NDHCRI, Blue Cross and the RAC Medicare.
• Stays proficient with state and local legal requirements for proper release of information.

Medical Secretary

• Receives, places, and transfers telephone calls, as the point of contacted for Health Information Management Office.
• Monitors public access window in HIM and helps internal and external requests to the office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.