Health Information Specialist I

The role

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

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 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
• Ability to commute between locations as needed
• 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
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
• Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel)

Nice to have

• Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology
• Familiar with different EHR and Billing Systems
• 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

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

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

About the company

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