Area Health Information Specialist II

Datavant2; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive onsite/virtual training

Company equipment provided

Full benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, &

Job summary

Datavant is hiring for an ROI processing role focused on timely, accurate release of patient information. You will safeguard privacy and ensure HIPAA compliance while handling requests across multiple platforms.

The role involves travel to multiple sites and provides comprehensive training and benefits. This intermediate position requires at least 1 year of health information experience, proficiency with EHR and billing systems, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to travel locally 75%+ of the time.
• 1-year Health Information related experience.
• Professional verbal and written English.
• Detail and quality oriented as it relates to accurate and compliant information for medical records.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information.
• Maintain working knowledge of facility software.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and policies.
• Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and fluctuating volumes.
• Assist with additional duties as required.
• Safeguard patient records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Prepare new patient charts and assemble records accurately.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Data entry

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Billing systems

Microsoft Office

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.

This position is responsible for processing all release of information (ROI) specifically medical record requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient’s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient’s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. This position travels 75% or more of their time. This is an intermediate level position with at least 1 year related HIM experience. In addition to HIS I Foundation, HIS II is responsible for training HIS I staff and providing reports to manager and/or the facility.

Position Highlights:

• Full Time: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CST
• Call Support
• Burning Images to CDs
• Managing incoming/outgoing Faxes
• Release Of Information Processing
• Documenting information in multiple platforms using two computer monitors.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel)

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology
• Familiar with different EHR and Billing Systems
• Experience working with subpoenas

We offer:

• 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.)
• Full Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance and 401k Savings Plan and tuition Assistance

You will:

• Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Company and Facility policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.
• Consistent application of medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure.
• Responsible for managing patient health records.
• Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.
• Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
• Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
• Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
• Answering of inbound/outbound calls.
• May assist with patient walk-ins.
• May assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
• May schedules pick-ups.
• Assist with training associates in the HIS I position.
• Generates reports for manager or facility as directed.
• Must exceed level 1 productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
• Participates in project teams and committees to advance operational strategies and initiatives as needed.
• Acts in a lead role with staff regarding general questions and assists with new hire training and developmental training.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to the table:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to travel local/regionally 75% or more of the time.
• Ability to commute between locations as needed.
• Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.
• 1-year Health Information related experience
• Meets and/or exceeds Company's Productivity Standards
• 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.

Bonus points if:

• 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.

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case‑by‑case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

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