Health Information Specialist I

The role

This entry level position is responsible for processing medical record requests. 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
• 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 or electronic sources
• Ensure medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 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

Nice to have

• Customer Service and Data Entry and Release of Information experience
• 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

• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Savings Plan with matching contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement

Before you apply

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

About the company

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