Release of information specialist vs records manager

Differences between release of information specialist and records manager duties and responsibilities

Release of information specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage and track various holds on inventory: ship on quarantine; FDA hold; and quality hold.
• Apply insurance knowledge to interpret EOB, all manage contracts and fee schedules for physician services and hospital services.
• Generate reports for managing compliance with Medicaid documentation in support of electronic billing to MCO
• Deliver customer service to patients and their families regarding access to their medical history information.
• Assist clients with choosing a Medicaid HMO.
• Handle Meditech requests then enter information into Esmartlog.
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Records manager example responsibilities.

• Implement and manage projects with complex HL7 interfaces between multiple clinical systems including writing project plans.
• Establish compliant records training program to meet objectives in standards such as HIPAA, FOIA.
• Develop and execute recordkeeping and docketing system to track activities of multi-district class action litigation, and introduce records retention policies/procedures.
• Ensure record privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain all student records in compliance with HIPPA and Medicaid.
• Ensure records are readily available for re-use, regulatory review, audit, and litigation.
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