Lead Health Information Specialist
Core
Processing medical record requests (ROI) and managing patient health records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
Role type
Lead Health Information Specialist (Intermediate)
Builds
Accurate, compliant patient health information releases and digital medical record images.
Domain
Healthcare / Health Information Management
Required skills
HIPAA compliance, medical record management, data entry, Microsoft Office, patient privacy protection, administrative support
Preferred skills
Medical terminology, leadership, training/mentoring, process improvement, customer service
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Electronic Health Records (EHR), fax machines, printers
Responsibilities
Process release of information (ROI) requests for patient medical records; maintain confidentiality and security of privileged information; prepare new patient charts and assemble medical records; create digital images of paperwork for storage; answer inbound/outbound calls and assist with patient walk-ins; mentor staff and lead training sessions; generate reports for management; assist with administrative duties like handling faxes and mail.
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC with lead responsibilities