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# Release of Information Specialist

- **Company:** Gardner Health Services
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $45,760.0 - $49,920.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computerized Patient Record System, File Systems, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Records
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=508165b1baf05590

## About the Role

The minimum qualifications of this position is listed below. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 * High School diploma or equivalent, required.
 * Successful completion of basic anatomy and medical terminology, preferred.
 * Registered Health Information Technician (HIT) certification, highly desired.
 * Working knowledge of Practice Management, Electronic Health Record, and Document Managements systems, preferred.
 * Must have working knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to identify medical reports by anatomy and terminology.
 * Knowledge of Terminal Digit filing system and EHR system highly desirable.
 * Knowledge of requirements of California Patient Access Law, California Medical Information Act, preferred; HIPAA requirements knowledge, required.
 * Knowledge of California Welfare & Institutions Code 5328 to 5328.06, California Health and Safety Code 1799.111.
 * Knowledge of mental health release of information and experience with 42 CFR Part 2.
 * Minimum of three (3) years of document scanning of patient health information, required.
 * Minimum one (1) year of general experience in healthcare setting reading and understand clinical and/or hospital health records, preferred.
 * Proficient knowledge in HIPAA and the necessity of protecting patient health information.
 * Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese, preferred.

*If selected, other documents and certifications may be required as part of the hiring and credentialing process*

## Description

The primary responsibilities of a Release of Information Specialist include fulfilling requests for release of medical information by examining both electronic and paper based records to determine type of document, scope of authorization and legality of release. This position must be able to identify and designate the type of release and coordinate with it the associated applicable laws. Detailed knowledge of applicable laws to include but not limited to California Patient Access Law of 1984, California Medical Information Act, and the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 required for this position, as well as knowledge of evidentiary code associated with subpoena of documents. This position must be an advocate for the patient in protecting privacy and questioning authorizations while maintaining the Minimum Necessary Standard under HIPAA, and satisfying the request for information. This position also supports the Health Information Management Department by assisting
with scanning functions when necessary. The position actively participates in department meeting, "Huddles" and other meetings as required.


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