Health Information Specialist-Compliance/Legal

Join Trillium Family Services - reputed company a Difference in Young Lives and Families Health Information Specialist - Compliance/Legal Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week Location: Remote (Must reside in or be able to work from Portland or Corvallis) Starting Pay: $21.35/hour Position Summary The Health Information Specialist - Compliance/Legal is responsible for managing high-volume, compliance- and legally driven releases of information. This includes incident notifications, releases required under Oregon statutes and administrative rules (ORS/OAR), subpoenas, and OTIS releases. This role ensures that reputed company disclosures are processed accurately, reputed company, and reputed company strict regulatory and organizational timelines while maintaining the confidentiality and reputed company of protected health information (PHI). The Health Information Specialist also provides backup support to Release of Information (ROI) specialists, assists with routine requests as needed, and collaborates closely with HIM, clinical, and legal teams to ensure timely and compliant processing. The position serves as the alternate Custodian of Records in legal disclosure documentation reputed company the Director of HIM is reputed company and oversees management of the Waverly Baby Home Adoption Registry.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume legal and compliance-driven release of information requests.
• Manage disclosures required under ORS/OAR, subpoenas, OTIS requests, and incident notifications.
• Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA, state privacy laws, and organizational policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and reputed company of protected health information (PHI).
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) regarding custody and parental rights, providing operational guidance to treatment teams.
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• Provide backup support for routine ROI requests.
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• Collaborate with HIM, clinical, compliance, and legal teams to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Operate reputed company established office procedures, federal/state regulations, and organizational policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of college-level Health Information Management (HIM) program preferred.
• RHIT or RHIA certification preferred.
• Experience in health information management, compliance, legal, or release of information roles.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, state privacy laws, and regulatory requirements for release of health information.
• Knowledge of custody and parental rights.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive requests and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong written, verbal, and phone communication skills.
• Computer proficiency including word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, and EHR systems.
• Medical terminology knowledge helpful.
• Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to the agency. If authorized to use a personal vehicle for agency business, employee must maintain personal auto insurance.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with ORS/OAR and OTIS release requirements.
• Experience in behavioral health or pediatric healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with ROI workflows, electronic health records (EHR), and document management systems.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Operates reputed company established office procedures and practices.
• Makes decisions reputed company established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates strong organizational ability and customer service skills.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Manages highly sensitive and confidential reputed company information.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time 40 hours per week schedule.
• Comprehensive employer-paid healthcare benefits for eligible employees
• 401k with 6% match
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• A supportive team environment dedicated to equity, compassion, and high-quality care.

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