[Hiring] Medical Record Specialist @Remote Raven

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Role Description

  • Receive, log, and track all incoming medical records requests (email, patient portal, secure fax, mail, subpoenas, court orders, payer and Medicare requests).
  • Acknowledge receipt using approved templates and maintain ongoing status communication.
  • Verify identity and authority of requestors.
  • Validate authorizations for scope, purpose, expiration, and minimum necessary standards.
  • Identify special protections (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, psychotherapy notes, HIV/STD results, minor records, third-party information).
  • Review subpoenas, court orders, payer audits, and Medicare documentation requests.
  • Escalate legal, complex, or unclear requests to Privacy/Compliance and the Lead Accounting Assistant.
  • Route all proposed record disclosures to treating clinicians and psychiatric/psych prescribing providers for review and written approval prior to release.
  • Document approvals, restrictions, redactions, or holds in the ROI log.
  • Place releases on hold and escalate if providers identify clinical risk or contraindications.
  • Retrieve designated records from the EHR or document repository.
  • Assemble, paginate, label, and redact records per policy and provider guidance.
  • Apply secure encryption and approved delivery methods (secure email, portal, or secure fax).
  • Maintain complete documentation including date/time, recipient, contents, delivery method, and authorizing documents.
  • Meet internal SLAs and all federal/state response timelines, including CMS requirements for Medicare records.
  • Perform quality checks prior to release to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Participate in ROI, payer, and Medicare audits and remediate findings promptly.
  • Strictly adhere to HIPAA, privacy, confidentiality, and records retention standards.
  • Apply the minimum necessary standard for all disclosures.
  • Follow remote security protocols including VPN, MFA, approved devices, and private workspace requirements.
  • Immediately report and escalate potential privacy incidents or mis disclosures per policy.
  • Work closely with Privacy/Compliance, Lead Accounting Assistant, clinicians, psychiatric providers, Admissions, and external partners.
  • Maintain clear, professional, trauma-informed, and family-centered email communication.
  • Contribute to SOPs, templates, and process improvements related to records management.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in medical records, release of information, health information management, or healthcare documentation.
  • Strong working knowledge of HIPAA privacy/security and the minimum necessary standard.
  • Familiarity with behavioral health records and heightened confidentiality requirements.
  • Excellent written communication skills in an email-centric role.
  • High attention to detail with document handling, redaction, and file organization.
  • Proficiency with EHR systems, secure email/encryption tools, eFax, and Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with adolescent or family-based behavioral health programs.
  • Knowledge of ROI nuances related to minors, guardianship, custody orders, and psychotherapy notes.
  • Experience with payer audits or Medicare documentation.
  • RHIT, CHDS, CHPS, or similar certification (or progress toward certification).

Core Competencies

  • Accuracy & Quality: Zero-defect approach to authorizations, approvals, redactions, and logs.
  • Confidentiality & Ethics: Sound judgment with sensitive patient and family information.
  • Time Management: Ability to prioritize high-volume requests by deadline and risk.
  • Customer Service: Clear, respectful, and professional communication.
  • Accountability: Follows policy precisely and documents every step.

Work Environment

This is a 100% Remote work position.

Compensation: Up to $6/hr

Employment Type: Full time

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