Health Information Specialist I

Datavant; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,931 - 26,780; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Datavant seeks a Health Information Specialist to support Release of Information services at a Brick Township healthcare location. In this patient-facing role, you will manage record requests while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, enjoy patient interaction, and seek growth opportunities. This full-time position offers beneficial healthcare coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working directly with patients.
• Support Release of Information services at a healthcare location.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, privacy regulations, and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front desk point of contact for patient walk-ins.
• Provide phone support to patients and authorized requestors.
• Process Release of Information requests accurately.

Skills

Strong customer service and communication skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage confidential information

Comfortable working in a patient-facing, front desk environment

Reliable, punctual, and professional

Ability to multitask and work independently

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.

Onsite | Brick, NJ
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Priority: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking a Health Information Specialist to support Release of Information (ROI) services at a single onsite healthcare location. This is a patient-facing role that plays a critical part in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant handling of medical record requests.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with patients, is detail-oriented, and is looking for long-term growth opportunities within a healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the front desk point of contact for patient walk-ins requesting medical records or releases
• Provide phone support to patients, providers, and authorized requestors
• Process Release of Information (ROI) requests accurately and timely
• Fax, scan, and manage incoming and outgoing medical record requests
• Burn medical images to CDs and share images electronically as required
• Support client relationship management through professional communication
• Assist with reporting and administrative duties such as data entry and email
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, privacy regulations, and facility policies

Training & Onboarding

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

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a patient‑facing, front desk environment
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage confidential information
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Ability to multitask and work independently

Education Requirement

• High School Diploma or GED required

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Full‑time benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including major holidays
• In‑person role with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

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.

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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