Health Information Specialist 1 (REMOTE)

Lensa; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health data exchange is seeking a Health Information Specialist 1 for a remote position. The role involves managing patient health records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and strong data entry skills, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Full time benefits including medical, dental, vision

401K and tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including major holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to utilize office equipment.
• Strong data entry skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process requests for patient health information.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient records.
• Manage patient health records and ensure compliance with HIPAA standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Data entry skills

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Health Information Specialist 1 (REMOTE)

Health Information Specialist 1 (REMOTE)

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Datavant, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
• Full time benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition reimbursement - Paid time off (including major holidays)
• Virtual- Opportunity for growth within the company
  
  

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 administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
• Must meet productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Table

• 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.
  
  

Bonus Points If

• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Previous production/metric-based work experience.
• customer service experience.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and customers.
• Comfortable bringing new ideas, process improvement suggestions, and feedback to internal stakeholders.
  
  

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—$18.32 USD

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.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here (https://www.datavant.com/eeo-commitment-statement) . Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal) , explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren’t even able to see whether you’ve responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way.

Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact us at [e-mail] . We will review your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

For more information about how we collect and use your data, please review our Privacy Policy (https://www.datavant.com/privacy-policy) .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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