I. General Summary

• Under general supervision, perform administrative functions in the release of information area such as intake and logging of ROI requests into the EMR system. Deny ROI requests that do match a patient within the EMR system. With 100% accuracy, perform quality assurance and output functions of medical records produced in response to ROI requests ensuring that the records produced are for the correct patient and dates of service indicated in the request. Create and produce mailing labels and medical records on electronic media as indicated in the ROI request. Mail medical records to requesters, post payments for medical records in the EMR system, and make deposits into the ROI revenue account. The level I ROI Tech only processes continuity of care requests.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Process requests for health information in compliance with applicable statutes, departmental policies, guidelines, state and federal regulatory requirements.

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you'll enjoy as a member of our team.

III. Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Health Record Technician program with RHIT preferred.
• Minimum of one year' experience in a Health Information Management/Medical Records Department or other healthcare setting required.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and organizational skills; basic math skills; filing systems; State and Federal legal requirements for releasing health information; basic medical terminology; ability to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure; ability to work with minimal supervision; excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service and problem solving skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.