| Location | Warwick Conference Center Newport News, Virginia |
Job Description:
Sharecare is a digital healthcare company that delivers software and tech-enabled services to stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to help improve care quality, drive better outcomes, and lower costs. Through its data-driven AI insights, evidence-based resources, and comprehensive platform – including benefits navigation, care management, home care resources, health information management, and more – Sharecare helps people easily and efficiently manage their healthcare and improve their well-being. Across its three business channels, Sharecare enables health plan sponsors, health systems and physician practices, and leading pharmaceutical brands to drive personalized and value-based care at scale. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.
JobSummary:
This positionis responsible forprocessing all release of information (ROI) requests ina timely, efficient, andaccuratemanner while delivering exceptional customer service. The Associate mustsafeguard patient privacy at all timesby ensuring that only authorized individuals access medical records, and that all information is releasedin accordance withthe request, applicable authorization, company policies, and HIPAA regulations.
This role is fully on-site within a hospital facility in Newport News, VA!
Essential Job Functions:
Handles ROI requestsby retrieving and returning patient medical charts and accurately scanning recordsin accordance withestablished procedures, quality standards, and productivity guidelines
Validates requests and authorizations for medical record release based on company policy and legal guidelines. Performs quality checks to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and correct billing of all released records
Maintains equipment in excellent working condition
Delivers outstanding customer service by being attentive, respectful, and responsive to client needs, proactivelyidentifyingand resolving concerns
May handleincoming requests by way of mail, telephone facsimile inquiries, online submission tools, or email depending on the needs of the client
Maintains a clean, professional appearance andcomplies withthe company dress code.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area, ensuring that records and files areproperly storedbefore leaving the area
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the applicable state laws and fee structures
Works within assigned scope andisflexible in acceptingadditionalassignments or account coverage to prevent backlogs
Complies withclient/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state and federal regulations, and labor laws
Handles confidential information with integrity and professionalism while ensuring efficient,accuraterecord release
Order paper records from storage vendors, scan them upon arrival, and ensuretimelyreturn to the storage company
Handles confidential information with integrity and professionalism while ensuring efficient,accuraterecord release
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a medical records department or similar setting preferred.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office applications isa must
Must be able to use fax, copier, scanning machine
Strong documentation, communication, and customer service skills
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Proven ability tomaintainproductivity,utilizationand quality performance standards
Local to Newport News, VA!
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periodsof time
Physicalcapacityto lift andcarry 25lbs.
Manual dexterityis sufficientforlong periodsof typing, writing, and handling documents
Visual acuityto readdocuments anduse acomputer monitor
Clear speaking and hearing ability for communication
Adequate hand-eye coordination and sensory abilities for job-related tasks
Information Governance Accountabilities:
Understand the organization’s information governance program and associated responsibilities.
Participatein compliance education and role-specific training
HIPAA / Compliance:
Maintain the confidentialityof patientand clientinformation
Comply withHIPAA standards and all relevant corporate integrity and security obligations.
Report unethical, fraudulent, orillegalbehavior
Maintain current HIPAA certification annually
Sharecare and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.