The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Release of Information Coordinator to join our team. Under the General direction of the Director of Medical Records this position is responsible for Release of Information (ROI) in Central Medical Records (CMR). Performs related records functions including retrieving consumer charts, copying, tracking, data entry and filing. Provide release of information training to service units. Assists with the development and review of Agency Records Administration Policy and Procedures. Responsible for delivery of records to court in response to a court subpoena or court order.

What you will do:

• Responds to request to disclose health information records in compliance with federal/state guidelines.
• Responsible for delivery of records to court in response to a court subpoena or court order.
• Provides release of information training for service sites.
• Enter documentation of release of information in Chart Control.
• File Authorization to Disclose Health Information forms in consumer's record.
• Assist Death Review Committee with records review.
• Completes projects and other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School diploma or General Education degree (GED) required.
• Must have two (2) to three (3) years release of information experience in a medical record setting.
• Must have valid Texas Driver’s License and be insurable under Agency policy.
• Associate degree with certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from the American Health Information Management Association with 1 year of medical records experience preferred.
• A working understanding of medical record and documentation standards, organization, security and release of information requirements.
• The individual must possess effective oral and written communication skills and mathematical aptitude.
• Displays sound judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Possesses basic understanding, ability and aptitude in computer programs; electronic medical record,
• Microsoft Word 9/Excel/Access programs, file management, email, Internet use and keyboarding.

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development.

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position #110505

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 employees, The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.