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Medical Records Technician (Release of Information)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 61 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $42K – $68K Apply by Jul 23, 2026 Medical Records Technician ESFJESTJISFJISTJ Customer SuccessTrades
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The Medical Records Technician (Release of Information) position is in the Health Information Management section of the Business Office at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The MRT (ROI) reviews and processes requests for patient protected health information (PHI). Additionally, they provide direct customer service to the Veteran (or third party), by providing copies of the Veteran's PHI, when a signed, written request is received, or upon the Veteran's valid authorization to a third party.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The MRT (ROI) must ensure that only the information that the Veteran specified be released, is shared only with those whom the Veteran has authorized, or who have legal authority to receive such information.
- →To perform this task, a MRT (ROI) must possess expertise in all applicable Federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding release of health information.
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for evaluating the adequacy of each completed authorization form.
- →Screens each request for information to determine urgency and assures that most urgent requests are completed fist using established priority systems.
- →Personally greets veterans/visitors and assists them in determining the exact nature of the request and whether the information requested can be released.
- →Applies public laws, rules, regulations and exclusions governing confidentiality of the medical record, including the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and 38 U.S.C. 7332 governing the release of records containing information regarding the treatment of or referral for drug and/or alcohol abuse, Sickle Cell Anemia and infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
- →Processes all incoming requests to the facility for Release of Information (ROI) along with information required by the VA Regional Office through the Automated Medical Information Exchange (AMIE), referring only problem cases to the Supervisor.
- →Determines which information is to be released in compliance with existing laws (Privacy Act of 1974, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
- →Ensures that proper authorization exists before release is made.
- →Inputs all requests into the ROI computer package for logging and tracking of these requests.
- →Receives and/or gives out forms and assists visitors and/or callers with the completion of forms or documents.
- →Responds to questions from patients concerning services.
- →Provides advisory and technical assistance to patients, administrative staff and professional staff regarding release of information.
- →Inquiries vary widely and information given requires explanation of office functions, describing specific requirements, providing basic instructions, or a similar degree of detail.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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