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.
• 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.
• Must be 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

• 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.

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