Health Information Specialist-I

The role

This entry level position is responsible for processing medical record requests. The person will fulfill release of information requests, 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.
• Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machines, printers, and other general office equipment on a regular basis.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Detail and quality oriented as it relates to accurate and compliant information for medical records.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision responding to changing priorities and role needs.
• 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
• Adaptable
• 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

• Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program
• Job shadowing with an assigned mentor
• Company equipment provided (including computer, monitor, virtual phone, etc.)
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Savings Plan
• tuition Assistance

Before you apply

• Many clients require post-offer health screenings and 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.