Release of Information/Redaction Manager (Project/Program Manager III) bei King County, WA

About the Department

This career-service position will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the redaction of medical records requests from the Public Health Release of Information (ROI) team. In conjunction with the Health Information Manager, the person in this position will work exclusively with client’s records to redact and remove sensitive diagnoses. This includes test/lab results, medication, coding related to diagnosis and medication/visit notes from Protected Health Information (PHI) or Medical Records. This is a detailed and hands-on position, requiring an individual to focus for long hours. As a Medical Record Redaction Specialist/Project Program Manger III, this position ensures that the information is accurate and in accordance with the Public Health Compliance redaction guidelines, as well as applicable state and federal law. The primary responsibility of this position is to fulfill ROI requests that require sensitive information redaction (Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, alcohol, and drug abuse information, STD/HIV/AIDS). This position supports the Compliance Office and reports to the Health Information Manager within the Administrative Services Division of Public Health - Seattle & King County.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Position Duties

• Review records to be released to assure all sensitive information has been redacted. 
• Develop and maintain systems for record redaction, quality, accuracy, and consistency. 
• Meet all mandated deadlines. 
• Facilitate training and orientation for all staff in Public Health – Seattle & King County for release of information process and procedures. 
• Provide training for staff for scanning/indexing/committing documents and in duplicate resolution for patient electronic (EPIC) and paper medical records 
• Lead in creating and maintaining standards, policies and procedures for release of medical records and duplicate resolution of patient records across the Public Health – Seattle & King County healthcare system.
• Review all Release of Information forms submitted by patients, attorneys or third-party representatives while meeting established guidelines. 
• Assess, update and maintain Public Health forms 
• Review the problem list in the records, medication lists, diagnostic reports, and billing codes. 
• Redact all requested information, test results and notes. 
• Coordinates with ROI team and other staff to effectively respond to inquiries regarding medical redaction request status.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of state and federal statutes and Public Health policies pertaining to privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI). 
• Knowledge of medical coding & medical terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate with compliance team about medical record redactions. 
• High degree of familiarity with electronic health records, paper records, or both.
• Ability to manage and monitor highly confidential and sensitive patient information. 
• Strong analytical and systemic thinking skills. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (including Teams) and EHR-systems (EPIC preferred), and Adobe Acrobat.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Health Information Technology.

Desired:

• Certification by examination as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association or Registered Health Information Technologists (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association.
• Bachelor’s degree in health information management.

Other Qualifications

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Cover Letter  
  
• Resume

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Work Schedule

This position is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00p. This position is FLSA exempt and not eligible for overtime. 

Work Location

This position is located at the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. This position will also work at various sites in King County as needed. 

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. 

Union Membership

This position is not represented by a Labor Union.

Contact

For questions about this recruitment, contact Sarah Dunkinson, [email protected]. 

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