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# HIM Release of Information Specialist

- **Company:** Community Medical Center
- **Location:** Fresno, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Outlook, Computer Literacy, Health Information Management, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/ebbab40a-6e35-4f5d-b4ec-7338705d01f3/him-release-of-information-specialist

## About the Role

* High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
 * Successful completion of a college level course work, medical terminology course preferred, * 2 years of hospital clerical or general office experience required
 * Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and basic typing skills required
 * Previous Release of Information experience preferred
 * Epic EHR experience is a major plus (used daily for chart analysis and provider communication).
 * Highly detail-oriented, proactive, independent, and capable of taking the initiative to follow up on missing items without constant managerial oversight.

## Description

The Health Information Management (HIM) Release of Information Specialist (ROI Specialist) is responsible for processing most release of medical information by examining electronic, patient portal, and paper based records to determine type of document, scope of authorization, and legality of release in a timely and efficient manner. At all times, the ROI Specialist must safeguard and protect the patient's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient's medical information and that all releases of information are compliant with federal and state privacy laws according to Community Medical Center's policies and procedures. Collects fees and reconciles cash drawer as appropriate.

Day-in-the-Life & Core Responsibilities

 * Focus Area: Exclusively dedicated to the release of medical records, unlike the Clovis team which cross-trains across multiple functions.

 * Core Tasks: Processing and releasing medical records for continuing care, billable correspondence, disability claims, patient requests, and outside facility requests.

 * Team Structure: The downtown ROI team is larger, consisting of approximately 15 staff members (compared to 11 at Clovis). They do not perform chart prepping, scanning, or indexing; their sole focus is ROI.