> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1855411-release-of-information-technician-temporary](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1855411-release-of-information-technician-temporary). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Release of Information Technician (Temporary) - **Company:** Select Medical - **Location:** Mechanicsburg, PA, United States - **Salary:** $37,440.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Health Information Technology, Privacy Controls, Electronic Medical Records, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7E062A918FFC4644B1535A6E5725468F/job/ ## About the Role Select Medical is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Health Records Specialist to support our critical illness recovery hospitals. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working on the business side of healthcare, reviewing patient medical records, researching and solving problems, and contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Does This Sound Like You? * You enjoy working behind the scenes in healthcare operations * You thrive in collaborative, innovative team environments * You want to work for an organization devoted to helping others, * High school diploma required. * Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to set priorities, and problem-solving. * Demonstrates a sense of urgency in meeting deadlines and responding to internal and external customers. * Knowledge of electronic medical records systems such as EPIC and the use of other software, including Microsoft. * Communicates effectively, professionally, and respectfully with internal and external customers. * Exemplifies a customer service interaction with internal and external customers. * Ability to adapt to changing workload and workflow without interference to the quality of work and timeliness of work. * Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision., * Associate degree in health information technology or an associated health care field preferred. * Prior work experience (minimum 1 year) in the release of information or health information department preferred. * Working knowledge of HIPAA and privacy standards preferred. ## Description (Note: This is not a technology or data analytics position, but rather an administrative role processing requests for patient medical records.), * Receives incoming requests for protected health information (via fax, phone, email) and screens requests for compliance with federal/state regulations and policies governing the release of information. * Researches patient demographics/visits and retrieves patient information from electronic medical record (EMR) and paper-based systems to fulfill requests accurately, efficiently, and on time. * Provides follow-up to the requestor when no records are found. * Prioritizes, fulfills, and logs all requests for PHI. Releases information in requested format (i.e. hard copy, external drive, secure email, portal, and other approved secure methods. * Invoices and processes payments for ROI services, adhering to policy and federal/state regulations. * Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with requestors (i.e., timely, courteous). 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