Area Health Information Specialist I

The role

This entry level position is responsible for processing medical record requests in a timely and efficient manner. The role involves managing patient health records and ensuring 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
• Consistent application of medical privacy regulations
• Manage patient health records
• Prepare new patient charts from paper or electronic sources
• Ensure medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete
• Create digital images of paperwork for electronic medical records

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to travel local/regionally 75% or more of the time
• Ability to commute between locations as needed
• 1-year Health Information related experience
• Basic computer proficiency
• Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machine, printers, and other general office equipment
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Detail and quality oriented
• Strong data entry skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks

Nice to have

• Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology
• Familiar with different EHR and Billing Systems
• Experience working with subpoenas
• 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.