Job Description
Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com .
Job Summary
The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for reviewing electronic medical records and conducting quality control on each record to ensure we are within HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines. This position requires a high attention to detail, while producing quality work at all times.
Essential Job Functions
Ability to check electronic records for HIPAA compliance, compliance with request and authorization limits
Ability to review a document and determine if we have the legal right to release medical records based on HIPAA rules and regulations
Communicate questions/issues to Lead/Supervisor
Work as a mentor to new employees
Adhere to state and Federal Laws for Release of Information (ROI)
Specific Skills/Attributes
High attention to detail
Strong time management skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, production‑oriented environment
Ability to work well with others within a team environment
High level of reliability and productivity
Must be computer literate; able to use MS Outlook and other Windows‑based programs
Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
Minimum of 6 months previous experience in a medical record setting
Required to pass an industry related course and exam within six months of hire
HIPAA/Compliance
Maintain privacy of all patient, employee, and volunteer information and access such information only on an need‑to‑know basis for business purposes.
Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
Report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity
Maintain current and yearly HIPAA certification.
Information Governance Accountabilities
A high‑level understanding of the organization’s information governance program and role‑specific accountabilities
A thorough understanding of role requirements, including policies, procedures and processes, to include how individual work impacts the organization and its strategic and financial goals; and how tasks and projects affect the integrity of the organization’s data and information
Commitment to discuss questions and recommendations about processes and any observed variations in performing tasks in order to ensure a standardized approach to work and services provided
Participation in education as required for corporate compliance and role‑specific functions and tasks
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Physical ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. of materials
Manual dexterity and strength sufficient enough to enter information via computer keyboard for long periods of time, to write notes and information needed, and to pick up and hold paperwork, supplies and other items.
Eyesight sufficient to effectively read documents and to accurately view information on a computer monitor
Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to effectively communicate.
Eye/hand coordination, hearing and visual acuity necessary for day‑to‑day tasks
Sharecare and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
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