Health Information Specialist I

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Health Information Specialist processing patient record requests for Datavant, a healthcare data collaboration platform. Ensuring HIPAA-compliant records management, customer service, and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities:

  • Process all release of information requests, specifically medical record requests, accurately and efficiently
  • Take calls from patients, insurance companies, and attorneys to provide medical record status
  • Receive and process requests for patient health information according to Company and Facility policies and procedures
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of privileged information
  • Maintain working knowledge of Company and facility software
  • Adhere to Company and customer facility codes of conduct and policies
  • Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and fluctuating volumes
  • Manage patient health records and safeguard patient records in compliance with HIPAA standards
  • Prepare new patient charts using paper sources and/or electronic health records
  • Assemble medical records in standard order and ensure they are accurate and complete
  • Create digital images of paperwork for storage in electronic medical records
  • Retrieve and appropriately transmit patient records to internal and external requesters
  • Answer inbound and outbound calls
  • Assist with patient walk-ins and administrative duties including faxes, mail, and data entry
  • Meet site-specific productivity expectations
  • Schedule pickups as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • 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 machine, 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
  • This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship
  • Bonus points if: Experience in a healthcare environment
  • Bonus points if: Previous production/metric-based work experience
  • Bonus points if: In-person customer service experience
  • Bonus points if: Ability to build relationships with on-site clients and customers
  • Bonus points if: Comfortable bringing new ideas, process improvement suggestions, and feedback to internal stakeholders

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program followed by job shadowing with an assigned mentor
  • Company equipment will be provided to you (including computer, monitor, virtual phone, etc.)
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401k Savings Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Post-offer health screenings and vaccinations as required by clients