<p>This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare Center (VACWMHCS). Release of Information (ROI) Technicians disclose health information in accordance with all laws and regulations governing authorization and disclosure of health information.</p> <p>Lead MRTs (ROI) monitor quality and quantity of work and ensure adherence to all applicable requirements and regulations. Ensure that the work assignments of the team are carried out by successfully performing duties which include distributing and balancing workload, monitoring the status and progress of work, instructing and answering employee questions, checking employee work, and amending or rejecting work not meeting standards.</p> <ul> <li>The incumbent processes 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). </li><li>Processes Medical-Legal releases of information to attorneys and courts pertaining to Tort Feasor (Third Party Liability), Workman's Compensation, Labor and Industries and subpoenas. Screens and follows through on all incoming telephone calls from attorneys, insurance representatives, regarding legal cases and requests under the Privacy Act, referring only problem cases to the Supervisor. Reviews and analyzes written and telephone requests to ascertain type of case to be developed. Develops and prepares cases for release to District Counsel and other appropriate parties. Contacts attorneys when necessary to obtain additional information necessary to develop the case. </li><li>Maintains files for all Privacy Act requests and subpoena cases alphabetically for all cases being developed, processed or complete. </li><li>Compiles tort cases for the Regional Office. This requires extensive investigations to track down x-rays and health records to compile a complete health record. Contacts all VA's to have them make a CD of all of the photocopied/printed/written to electronic media information, including digital x-rays. All paper records are arranged in date order, numbered and several exact copies made for the Regional Office. All computer based health records are downloaded to a CD including documents in VistA Imaging. For cases going to trial, this may include additional updates and coordination with the US Attorney's Office. </li><li>Interviews Veterans and insurance agents requesting information for Third Party Liability, Workman's Compensation, and Privacy Act cases for referral to Medical Cost Recovery and/or the Regional Counsel's Office. </li><li>Evaluates validity of each request. Determines which information is to be released in compliance with existing laws (Privacy Act of 1974, Freedom of Information Act, and Health </li></ul> <p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional</p> <p>Work Schedule:40 Hours a week, Monday-Friday,7:30am - 4:00pm, EST.</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Ra te of the Grade).</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Telework: Per Supervisory Discretion.</p> <p>Virtual/Remote: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: FS 631-F1918</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p> <p>Notifications:</p> <ul> <li>This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. </li><li>This position is not in an Bargaining Union. </li><li>Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. </li><li>Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' Preference for this job announcement. Veterans are encouraged to apply and will receive full consideration. </li><li>Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. </li></ul>