Release of Information Specialist/UKHC

Release of Information Specialist/UKHC at University of Kentucky Release of Information Specialist/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky Posted in 8 days ago.

Job Description:

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Release of Information Specialist/UKHC Requisition Number RE53766 Working Title ROI Specialist Department Name H3997:

EVPHA Information Technology Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 06 Salary Range $16.20-24.82/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; and some job-related travel (less than 10% of time). Shift Days (potential for occasional nights, weekends, and/or holidays dependent upon department business needs.) Job Summary This position supports in-house Release of Medical Record Information for the UKHC enterprise. Duties include processing all in-bound requests for medical records by fax, mail, portal and in-person; screening requests for required information based on state and federal law, regulatory guidelines and UKHC policies and procedures; looking up patient information, retrieving electronic, paper and microfilmed records; releasing records via fax, paper, portal or electronic media, invoicing, payment reconciliation and follow-up; customer service duties; certifying records; processing requests for amendments to the medical record; and collaborating with physicians and other internal record departments including Legal, Risk and Privacy.

Please note:

Effective 7/1/2026, this position will be titled HIM Representative and will report through Information Technology Systems in Beyond Blue.

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities Electronic medical records (EMR), general medical records, and releases of information (ROIs). Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR), releases of information (ROIs), and general medical records is preferred. Deadline to Apply 04/01/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Please indicate your years of paid work experience in working with electronic medical records. None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 2 years More than 2 years, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 4 years More than 4 years
• Describe your definition of customer service. (Open Ended Question)
• Please describe a difficult situation in a previous position and how you overcame it. (Open Ended Question)
• Describe how your current or previous work experience relates to this position.

(Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI283351979