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Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch's global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy, and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures for the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

The Release of Information Specialist reviews, validates, and processes requests for release of protected health information (PHI). Retrieves and processes release of PHI from electronic systems and paper medical records as requested by providers, insurance companies, patients, attorneys, third-party payers, disability and workman's compensation providers. Provides PHI following Washington State and Federal HIPAA laws, SCCA policies, and HIM principles.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and validates ROI forms for the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI) according to state and HIPAA laws for all requests.
• Ensures all appropriate requests for release of PHI are completed in a timely and accurate manner following Federal and Washington State Laws.
• Ensures requests are completed per HIM department processes, including contacts with patients and staff for clarification as needed.
• Invoices billable requests in accordance with Washington State Law.
• Provides necessary patient records for compliance with all regulatory audits requested by the Integrity Department.
• Processes requests for billing records from provider billing (UWP) and Medicare (CERT).
• Effectively communicates ROI issues to Manager.
• Acts as a resource for staff regarding ROI questions.
• Performs other reasonably related HIM duties as assigned by HIM leadership.
• Meets productivity standards as determined by HIM leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Health Information Management program or equivalent work experience.
• One year release of information experience
• Highly organized with ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrates proficiency with computer data entry skills.
• Knowledge of health information management operations and HIPAA guidelines.
• Ability to interact with many types of internal and external customers in a flexible, accommodating manner
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well (in both verbal and written formats) with patients, staff, and providers.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment based upon departmental policies and procedures.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite applications, ORCA and Web ROI software.

Preferred:

• RHIT/RHIA

SCCA has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, and there are no exceptions for any employee who is patient-facing and/or requires access to SCCA facilities.

Exceptions exist only for employees whose positions are fully remote, with no required access to campus. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees requiring access to campus must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.