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Associate Release of Information Technician - Health Information

Employer
Sanford Health
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
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Job Type
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Job Title: Associate Release of Information Technician | Health Information | Fargo

City: Fargo

State: ND

Department : HIM Release of Information - Fargo

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

JOB SUMMARY

Interact with customers by phone or in person, providing prompt and courteous service in a fast-paced, high call volume, customer focused environment. Professionally handle requests and inquiries for patient health information submitted by mail, fax, phone, and/or in-person. Identify and assess customer needs, verify understanding of requests, and follow through as promised. Process requests in a timely and efficient manner within established timeline standards, maintaining quality and accuracy. Ensure any issues that arise are resolved promptly, thoroughly, and courteously. Provide excellent customer service by being attentive, respectful and professional at all times. Safeguard and protect the patient's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient's medical information. Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA and state and federal regulations. Able to interact effectively and demonstrate strong communication skills when dealing with all customers, including physicians, peers, patients, and external customers. Work comfortably with frequent interruptions. Able to multitask and handle multiple priorities. Work with a high level of accuracy. May perform other duties as assigned to support business needs. Escalate issues to supervisor for resolution as deemed necessary. Contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adhere to department policies, procedures, and quality standards. May perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Focuses activities on developing and maintaining positive customer relationships. Uses different communication styles to effectively relate to diverse customer types. Asks questions and seeks help when needed.Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention. Provides direct service to internal or external customers. Speaks clearly and understandably, using appropriate words, grammar and mannerisms. Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy. Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations. Adheres to established internal standards and procedures abstracted from HIPAA.

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

This full time position will generally work 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree in Health Information Technology or other healthcare field preferred.
A minimum of one year of customer service experience preferably in a health care setting, working with customers both in person and via phone required. Prior work experience in health information management (HIM) Department related to record maintenance completion or release of information preferred. Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .

City: Fargo

State: ND

Job Function: Revenue Cycle

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Req Number: WD10304

Company

Sanford Health is excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and momentum. With our vast geography, cutting-edge medicine, sophisticated research, advanced education and our own health plan, we are unique in what we do and how we do it. Through relationships built on trust and successful performance and a vision to improve the human condition, Sanford seeks to make a significant impact on health and healing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our journey as an organization includes continually building on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve. We are proud to be from the Midwest and to impact the world. We look forward to joining with you in the journey.

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