Health Information Specialist I

Datavant2; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Datavant is seeking an entry-level Associate in Chapel Hill, NC, responsible for processing medical record requests while ensuring the highest quality customer service. The role involves safeguarding patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Qualified candidates should possess strong customer service skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and be comfortable in a high-volume production environment. Full-time benefits include PTO, health, vision, and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accurate and compliant information for medical records.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and adapt to changing priorities.
• Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.

Responsibilities

• Process requests for patient health information in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all privileged information.
• Respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong customer service and clerical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Data entry skills

Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fax machine

Printers

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, Datavant is 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 is an entry level position 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. The 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.

Position Highlights

• Onsite position in Chapel Hill, NC
• Full-time, Mo-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
• Front desk processing medical records requests - customer service
• Full benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, Dental, 401k savings plan, and tuition assistance
• Tremendous growth opportunities both locally and nationwide

What We’re Looking For

• Strong customer service and clerical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment
• Medical office experience preferred
• Willingness to learn and grow within Datavant

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.
• Prepare new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.
• Ensure medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
• Create digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
• Answer inbound/outbound calls.
• May assist with patient walk-ins.
• May assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
• Must meet productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
• May schedule pick-ups.
• 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.
• 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.

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. Know Your Rights, 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.

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