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About the Role

The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and confidential management of patient health records at a behavioral health facility operating under OMH and OASAS regulations. A key focus of this role is handling medical records requests from external agencies and stakeholders while maintaining professional and cooperative relationships with all requestors and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, and process medical records requests in compliance with HIPAA and New York State confidentiality laws.
• Verify proper authorizations are in place before releasing any information.
• Track and log all requests and disclosures using internal recordkeeping.
• Ensure sensitive documents are redacted appropriately based upon request type.
• Coordinate the release of records from authorized parties including Department of Social Services, Probation and Parole Officers, Social Security Administration, Legal representatives, Insurance Companies, Other health care entities, and Self-Requests.
• Adhere strictly to confidentiality policies, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and OMH/OASAS Regulations.
• Participate in annual privacy and security training and support clinic-wide compliance initiatives.
• Maintain training, licenses, and certifications per regulatory and agency requirements.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience handling medical records in a behavioral health, medical health, hospital, or social service setting.
• Employees are required to maintain training, licenses, and certifications per regulatory and agency requirements.

Skills

• HIPAA compliance
• New York State confidentiality laws
• Redaction of sensitive documents
• Confidentiality policies
• 42 CFR Part 2 compliance
• OMH/OASAS Regulations compliance
• Privacy and security training

Location

• Malone, NY

Work Type

• Full Time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 1 year

Education Level

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Coursework or certification in Health Information Management preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $17.00 - $22.00 Hourly

About the Company

• Citizen Advocates is an Equal Employments Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Equal Opportunity

• Provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.