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NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This is a re-announcement. Applicant's that applied to the previous announcements must re-apply. This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section of the Business Office at the Orlando VA Healthcare System. Release of information falls under the jurisdiction of Health Information Management Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional * Responsible for evaluating the adequacy of each completed authorization form. * Personally greet veterans/visitors and assists them in determining the exact nature of the request and whether the information requested can be released * Process all incoming requests to the facility for Release of Information (ROI) along with information required by the VA Regional Office through the Automated Medical Information Exchange (AMIE). * Determine which information is to be released in compliance with existing laws (Privacy Act of 1974, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). * Input all requests into the ROI computer package for logging and tracking of these requests. * Receive and/or give out forms, and assists visitors and/or callers with the completion of forms or documents. * Inquire vary widely and information given requires explanation of office functions, describing specific requirements, providing basic instructions, or a similar degree of detail. * Review paper and computerized health records (i.e., scanned notes, reports, special tests, etc.) to identify material to be photocopied/printed/written to electronic media and released. * Compose responses to routine requests for release of patient information. * Select and compile information from health records and prepares correspondence, typically using standard form or standard formats for letters. * Compose detailed explanations in response to correspondence received, arranging information into logical sequence and appropriate format and choosing appropriate words and expressions to convey the desired tone. * Find alternative sources of information on which to base a reply when correspondent has provided sketchy or inaccurate information * Complete and process routine releases of information to other VA and Federal Agencies and when requested, to patients and their families, insurance representatives, physicians, hospitals, and city and state health agencies according to VA directives. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: AdHoc Basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 80364-F, 80136-F , 80137-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized