Summary This position is located within the Health Information Management (HIM) section of the El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS). The Medical Records Technician (Release of Information) (MRT-ROI) is responsible for reviewing and processing requests for Veterans' protected health information (PHI) in accordance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and VA policies governing authorization and disclosure of health information. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional *** Bargaining Position *** The incumbent applies, interprets, and analyzes all laws, regulations, and VA policies governing the disclosure of protected health information (PHI). The position requires comprehensive technical and advisory expertise in evaluating authorization requests, determining the releasability of information, and ensuring all disclosures comply with the Privacy Act of 1974, HIPAA, FOIA, and 38 U.S.C. 7332 pertaining to sensitive health information. The incumbent evalua...