Area Lead Health Information Specialist

The role

This person will process medical record requests and manage patient health information. They will also act in a lead role by training, mentoring, and assisting staff within the region.

What you will do

• Process Release of Information (ROI) requests accurately and timely
• Provide phone support to patients, providers, and authorized requestors
• Fax, scan, and manage incoming and outgoing medical record requests
• Burn medical images to CDs and share images electronically
• Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information
• Prepare new patient charts and ensure records are accurate and complete
• Assist with training, mentoring, and onboarding new employees
• Act in a lead role with staff regarding general questions
• Generate reports for manager or facility as directed
• Participate in project teams and committees

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1 year Health Information related experience
• Able to travel local/regionally 75% or more of the time
• Ability to commute between locations as needed
• Basic computer proficiency
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel)
• Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machine, printers, and other general office equipment
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Strong data entry skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
• Presentation skills for small group settings

Nice to have

• 2+year Health Information related experience
• Meets and/or exceeds Company’s Productivity Standards
• 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
• Great customer service
• Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively
• Ability work independently

Benefits

• Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program
• Job shadowing with an assigned mentor
• Company equipment provided (computer, monitor, virtual phone, etc.)
• 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 (flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc.)

About the company

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. They provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem.