Medical Records Technician – Release of Information (ROI) Services (VAMC)

This is a remote position.Pay Range: $22.47 – $24.32 per hour + Health & Welfare (H&W): $5.09 per hourRequiring Activity: VHAContract Period: 03/01/2026 – 08/31/2026Positions: 5 Full-TimeService Contract Act: YesJob DescriptionThe Medical Records Technician (ROI) will support Release of Information operations at the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System. Responsibilities include processing requests for Protected Health Information (PHI), validating authorization, retrieving and releasing records, logging requests, and maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA, the Privacy Act, VHA policies, and federal guidelines.Technicians must ensure accuracy in release of information and adherence to national standards, including those established by CMS, AMA CPT, ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, and all applicable VHA/VA policies and credentialing requirements (e.g., CPC, CCS, CCS‑P). The technician must safeguard PHI at all times, interact professionally with veterans, legal representatives, and agencies, and maintain high customer service and turnaround standards.​ RequirementsRequired Certifications: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC or CCS-PPrior experience performing Release of Information (ROI) servicesKnowledge of HIPAA, Privacy Act requirements, and medical confidentiality rulesUnderstanding of CMS, AMA CPT, ICD‑10-CM/PCS standards, and VHA/VA complianceAbility to validate and process PHI disclosure requestsExperience with EHR systems; VA VistA/CPRS preferredStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to meet VHA credentialing and security clearance requirementsReferences Required:Provide three (3) references from your most recent roles. One reference must be within the past 1 yearInclude organization name/address, title, POP, work scope, and HR/manager contact info (name/title/phone/email)References may be government or commercial entitiesLack of past performance is not considered favorable or unfavorable BenefitsBenefitsComprehensive Health & Wellness CoverageMedical Coverage: Multiple nationwide and regional options, including HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans, with access to 24/7 telemedicine and wellness programs.Dental & Vision Insurance: Preventive, basic, and major dental services, plus vision exams, frames, and contact lenses.Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare expenses.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, legal consultations, and work-life balance.Financial Wellbeing401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching.Financial Coaching: Budgeting tools and financial planning support.Commuter Benefits & Adoption Assistance: Savings on mass transit and reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses.Work-Life Balance & Professional GrowthPTOPaid HolidaysSick TimeTraining & Development: Access to on-demand courses and professional growth programs.Additional PerksMarketPlace™ Perks at Work: Discounts on fitness, nutrition, travel, and childcare.Community Online Academy: Free wellness and professional development courses.Full Benefits Package can be found at: Work With US Originally posted on Himalayas