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Medical Records Technician (ROI)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 55 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center. Release of Information (ROI) technicians disclose health information in accordance with all laws and regulations governing authorization and disclosure of health information. Responsible for educating requestors on requirements submitting requests for health information, completing all requests for health information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
What You'll Do
- →The duties in this position are primarily advisory and technical in nature.
- →Incumbent is 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 /visitor, 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).
- →The incumbent 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).
- →Evaluates validity of each request.
- →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.
- →Processes the request to the requesting agency or individual.
- →Inputs all requests into the DSS ROI computer package for logging and tracking of these requests.
- →Receives and directs callers and visitors.
- →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.
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 examination.
- ✓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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