Health Information Specialist I

The role

This entry level position processes medical record requests in a timely and efficient manner. 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.
• Safeguard patient records and ensure compliance with HIPAA standards.
• 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.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to commute between locations as needed.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• 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

• Understanding of basic health information management practices
• Familiarity with medical records, fundamental knowledge of HIPAA regulations & importance of patient privacy
• General computer skills for data entry
• Detail Oriented
• 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
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance

Before you apply

• Many clients require post-offer health screenings.
• Proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc.
• This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

About the company

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