Release of Information and Data Integrity Analyst

Role Overview

• Provides expertise in the areas of release of information and data integrity to post-acute care facilities within the Sanford footprint.
• Serves as a subject matter expert to post-acute care administrative leaders and HIM directors/coordinators.
• Provides management and support for complex medical records involving legal/attorney requests, court orders, subpoenas, and other high-risk requests.
• Identifies high-risk requests and responds appropriately by engaging with appropriate parties.
• Manages and processes complex requests for medical record information including consulting with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Clinical, and other teams as appropriate.
• Processes and responds to requests involving electronic medical record (EMR) information from EMR systems and archived paper medical records.
• Provides direction to administrators, HIM directors/coordinators in the fields regarding ROI practices, particularly on complex release of information issues.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships and works collaboratively with Administrators, HIM directors and stakeholders to analyze problems and propose recommended solutions that meet both business and technical needs.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Health Information or Medical Record Technology required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience working in the Health Information Management (HIM) field.
• Experience working post-acute care HIM Department preferred.
• Previous experience working with electronic and hybrid medical records and release of information preferred.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required; Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

Benefits

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• flexible work arrangements
• professional development