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UnityPoint Health

HIM - Specialist

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$93K - $94K/yr

You will handle inquiries from healthcare organizations, attorneys, insurance companies, patients ... your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to ...

KMB Property Management

HOA Specialist

Iowa City, IA · On-site

Refer the board to other professional advisors (e.g. attorneys, CPAs, engineers). * Research ... Implement Rules & Regulations adopted by the board. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for adoption attorney in Iowa is $89,578.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,400.00 and $114,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an adoption attorney?

To thrive as an Adoption Attorney, you need a robust knowledge of family law, experience with adoption procedures, and an active law license in the practicing state. Familiarity with legal research databases, case management software, and compliance with continuing legal education (CLE) requirements is standard. Excellent interpersonal skills, compassion, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion set successful candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for effectively guiding clients through complex legal processes while protecting the best interests of all parties involved.

What does an adoption attorney do?

An Adoption Attorney specializes in the legal aspects of the adoption process, helping clients navigate state and federal laws to ensure a smooth and legally secure adoption. They assist adoptive parents, birth parents, and sometimes adoption agencies by preparing necessary legal documents, representing clients in court, and ensuring compliance with all adoption regulations. Their role includes filing petitions, handling parental rights terminations, and addressing any legal challenges that may arise.

What are the typical challenges faced by adoption attorneys during the adoption process?

Adoption Attorneys frequently encounter complex legal and emotional challenges, such as navigating differing state laws, resolving parental rights issues, and handling the documentation required for court approval. They must effectively manage tight deadlines, coordinate with social workers, agencies, and other legal professionals, and provide support for clients in emotionally charged situations. Attorneys may also need to adapt quickly to unexpected developments, such as contested adoptions or changes in family circumstances. The role requires not only sharp legal skills but also the ability to maintain sensitivity and professionalism throughout the process.

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Release of Information Specialist

UnityPoint Health

Urbandale, IA

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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UnityPoint Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 361 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

265th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Records Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, validating, documenting, and responding to requests for information contained in legal medical records. You will handle inquiries from healthcare organizations, attorneys, insurance companies, patients, and other interested third parties in a timely and efficient manner.

Location: Onsite - Urbandale, IA 

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm 


At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:   

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.


Release of Information:

  • Prepare medical information in accordance with facility policy and procedures in addition to state and federal laws. These requests are from or for patients, family members, insurance companies, attorneys, court orders/subpoenas, physicians and/or their office staff, other health care facilities and other third parties.
  • Responsible for notifying appropriate UnityPoint Health areas of any court order/subpoena related to the organization or its employees.
  • Log and fulfill requests or submits request to approved release of information vendor for fulfillment.
  • Completes invoice for appropriate requestors and follows up on requests for payment when fulfilled by the facility staff.
  • Responsible for receipt and validation of a properly executed HIPAA compliant authorization and/or request.
  • Collaborate with appropriate functional departments and staff to investigate and resolve issues related to documents, MPI, and other HIPAA requests such as accounting for disclosures.
  • Prioritize and respond to release of information requests within required timeframes.
  • Perform self-quality checks to assure record completeness, accuracy of the release, confidentiality and proper invoicing.
  • Meets measures as determined and required for job productivity, quality and performance improvement.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient and facility information processed.

Customer Service: 

  • Promptly and courteously answers phone calls or assists with phone coverage for release requests and questions.
  • Respond to and fulfill patient walk-in record requests.
  • Access and retrieve and/or coordinate retrieval of patient information from various computer systems and media.

 Education:

  • High school diploma requried, Associates degree in Health Science preferred 
  • RHIT, RHIA, or CRIS cerficiation preferred

Experience:

  • Must have Release of Information experience 
  • Previous experience in a hospital/clinic setting or experience with electronic health records or other related office experience or customer service experience.

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At UnityPoint Health, we provide care in nine regions throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. As the nation's fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health keeps people at the center of all we do. We are looking for dynamic and talented individuals to join our team. You'll find opportunities for every sized dream.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1995

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