Health Information Specialist I

The role

This entry level position is responsible for processing medical record requests. The person will manage patient health records and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

What you will do

• Receive and process requests for patient health information
• Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information
• Maintain working knowledge of Company and facility software
• Adhere to the Company's and Customer facilities Code of Conduct and policies
• Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating volumes
• Apply medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure
• Manage patient health records
• Prepare new patient charts from paper sources and/or electronic health records
• Ensure medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete
• Create digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to commute between locations as needed
• Basic computer proficiency
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel)
• Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machines, printers, and other general office equipment
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Detail and quality oriented
• Strong data entry skills
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
• Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology
• Familiar with different EHR and Billing Systems
• Experience working with subpoenas
• Experience in a healthcare environment
• Previous production/metric-based work experience
• In-person customer service experience
• Ability to build relationships with on-site clients and customers
• Comfortable bringing new ideas, process improvement suggestions, and feedback to internal stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program
• Job shadowing with an assigned mentor
• Company equipment provided (computer, monitor, virtual phone, etc.)
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Savings Plan
• tuition Assistance

Before you apply

• This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship
• Clients may require post-offer health screenings and proof of vaccinations such as flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc.

About the company

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. They provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem.