Area Health Information Specialist I

Transformcap; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a detail-oriented Release of Information (ROI) Health Information Specialist to support a medical facility in Englewood, NJ. This role focuses on processing ROI requests, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and ensuring timely release of protected health information (PHI).

The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and experienced with EMR systems, capable of multitasking in a fast-paced healthcare environment while upholding strict confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration with healthcare staff, patients, and requestors.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process Release of Information (ROI) requests accurately and efficiently.
• Retrieve and compile medical records from EMR systems.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance when handling all protected health information.
• Pull and generate reports as needed.
• Perform administrative functions related to ROI processing.
• Maintain organized documentation and tracking of requests.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and requestors.
• Provide coverage support when onsite staff are out (PTO/call-outs).
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

EMR systems

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

Location: Onsite – Englewood, NJ
Work Model: May require some Travel between facilities
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Status: Full-Time

Position Overview

Datavant is seeking a detail-oriented and customer‑focused Release of Information (ROI) Health Information Specialist to support a medical facility in Englewood, NJ. This role is responsible for processing medical record requests, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and ensuring accurate and timely release of protected health information (PHI).

The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and experienced in electronic medical record (EMR) systems. This position requires the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced healthcare environment while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Release of Information (ROI) requests accurately and efficiently
• Retrieve and compile medical records from EMR systems
• Ensure HIPAA compliance when handling all protected health information
• Pull and generate reports as needed
• Perform administrative functions related to ROI processing
• Maintain organized documentation and tracking of requests
• Communicate effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and requestors
• Provide coverage support when onsite staff are out (PTO/call‑outs)
• Maintain productivity and quality standards

Training & Onboarding

• Datavant DHISC training
• Hands‑on, role‑specific training during the first 30 days

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations
• Computer proficiency and data entry accuracy
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to commute between locations as needed.

Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role.

The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is:

$15.92 — $19.44 USD

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

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