Release of Information Clerk - Professional Performance Development Group, Inc

MCAS Cherry Point, NC 28532

About the Job

Location: Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point
Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am- 4:30pm

Serves as a release of information clerk to review, complete and secure medical information request files

Education: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency. Basic medical terminology required.

Experience:

At least one-year relevant experience or specialized Registered Health Information Technician.
At least 1-2-year relevant experience or specialized Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator certification required.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements. Requirements include prolonged walking, standing, sitting or bending. Must be able to carry 25-50 pounds and reach high shelving units with the assistance of step ladders to retrieve and file medical records.

Qualifications:

A fully qualified typist (computer keyboard) with a minimum of 40 WPM is required.
English language, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to prepare and edit written correspondence, reports, and transcribed material.
Standard office equipment, such as computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines, telephone systems and office automation systems, to perform a substantial range of medical record maintenance support.
General medical ethics, telephone etiquette, and excellent communication and customer service skills.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations QCAHO) standards for complete, prompt, and accurate health records.

Unique Military Health Care Systems/Procedures:

Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHL TA)
Composite Health Care systems (CHCS) and/or MHS GENESIS
Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS);
Military Filing System - by sponsor social security number, terminal digit order, color-coded and blocked filing system.

Performance Outcomes:

Processes release of information requests in accordance policy and directives.
Maintains logs as required Files military forms documenting patient care into patient medical records.
Locates and extracts pertinent information from medical files. Locates materials based upon written request for medical information and reports findings to requestors of information.
Advises patients and agencies such as insurance companies, social services, and medical activities on policies associated with releasing medical information.

Source : Professional Performance Development Group, Inc