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Medical Records Technician (Release of Information)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 60 days ago
On-site Lexington, KY $38K – $62K Apply by Jul 23, 2026 Medical Records Technician ESFJESTJISFJISTJ Trades
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This position is in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the Lexington Veterans Administration Medical Center. The Release of Information (ROI) Medical Records Technician disclose health information in accordance with all laws and regulations governing authorization and disclosure of health information.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The GS-6 Medical Records Technician (ROI) is considered the full performance level for ROI technician positions.
- →ROI technicians at this level apply, interpret and analyze laws and regulations related to the disclosure of health information.
- →They are responsible for educating requestors on requirements for submitting requests for health information and completing all requests for health information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations 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 first 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.
- →Evaluates validity of each request and determines what information is to be released in compliance with existing laws Ensures that proper authorization exists before release is made.
- →Processes the request to the requesting agency or individual.
- →Inputs all requests into the ROI computer package for logging and tracking of these requests.
- →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.
- →Searches records or files to compose responses, including electronic searches to retrieve and summarize hard-to-locate data.
- →Reviews paper and computerized health records (i.e., scanned notes, reports, special tests; etc.) to identify material to be photocopied/printed/written to electronic media and released.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
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