Health Information Specialist I

Responsibilities

• Process release of information (ROI) and medical record requests accurately and efficiently
• Maintain confidentiality and security of privileged patient information per HIPAA regulations
• Prepare new patient charts and gather documents from paper and electronic health record sources
• Ensure medical records are complete, accurate, and assembled in standard order
• Create digital images of paperwork for storage in the electronic medical record
• Respond to patient record requests and transmit them appropriately
• Answer inbound and outbound calls and manage incoming and outgoing faxes
• Assist with administrative duties such as mail handling and data entry
• Meet productivity expectations as outlined for the specific site

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to commute between locations as needed
• Basic computer proficiency and strong data entry skills
• Comfortable using phones, fax machines, printers, and general office equipment
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accurate and compliant medical records
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and manage multiple tasks
• Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology
• Familiarity with EHR and billing systems
• Experience working with subpoenas
• Experience in a healthcare or production/metric-based work environment
• In-person customer service experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program followed by job shadowing with a mentor
• Company equipment provided including computer, monitor, and virtual phone
• Full benefits including PTO, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401k plan, and tuition assistance

About the Company

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare, providing critical data solutions for providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies to make health data secure, accessible, and actionable.