Lead, Area Health Information Specialist

The role

The Lead, Area Health Information Specialist supports Release of Information (ROI) operations across local healthcare facilities. This role involves providing on-site coverage, mentoring staff, and acting as a liaison between client sites and internal leadership.

What you will do

• Provide consistent on-site coverage at assigned facilities
• Support ROI operations across local sites including hospitals and clinics
• Serve as a primary point of contact between client stakeholders and internal leadership
• Assist with onboarding, training, mentoring, and workflow support for HIS staff
• Communicate staffing needs, coverage gaps, volume changes, and site challenges
• Support productivity, quality, and service improvement initiatives
• Process medical record and ROI requests while maintaining confidentiality
• Manage high-volume inbound and outbound calls
• Handle fax, mail, and electronic ROI workflows
• Review, date-stamp, and upload requests into HealthSource

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior healthcare, HIM, medical records, or ROI experience
• Experience with ROI workflows and EMR systems
• Ability to travel locally between sites
• Proficiency with computers, email systems, and standard office equipment
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

Nice to have

• Lead or supervisory experience

Before you apply

• Required to take and pass a 90-day ROI Certification course with a score of 85% or higher
• Clients may require post-offer health screenings and proof of vaccinations such as flu shot, Tdap, and COVID-19
• This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship

About the company

Datavant is a data collaboration platform for healthcare. They provide data solutions for providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies.