Health Record Privacy Spec - (Odessa, TX)

Responsible for requests received in the Health Info Management Department for records from nursing units, other hospital departments, physicians office personnel, outside agencies such as Medicaid/and or Texas Department of Health and attorneys. Responsible for daily deposit of checks received in the mail as payment for copies of records. Responsible for preparing affidavits as needed, receiving and processing daily mail. Required to have extensive knowledge of both the Texas Privacy laws and the federal Health Info Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on confidentiality and privacy. I. Requirements: A. Education: High-school diploma or equivalent. B. Training and Background: Background in a general office. Must be able to work unsupervised, be self motivated with good customer service skills. Must be able to type 40 words per minute with extensive PC knowledge and skills that are verifiable through testing or previous job background. C. Job Knowledge: