Health Information Specialist I 2153 (REMOTE)

Datavant; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an entry-level Health Information Specialist to join their dynamic team. This remote position involves processing medical record requests while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality. With a focus on customer service and accuracy, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity and fosters growth opportunities. Enjoy a supportive work environment with full benefits, including health, vision, dental, and tuition assistance. If you're eager to learn and contribute to improving healthcare through data, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Benefits

PTO

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance

Equipment Provided

Qualifications

• Entry-level position for processing medical record requests.
• Must ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and safeguard patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Process requests for patient health information efficiently.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of privileged information.
• Assist with administrative duties and manage patient health records.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Clerical Skills

Detail Orientation

Professional Communication

Basic Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

General Office Equipment

Job description

Health Information Specialist I 2153 (REMOTE)

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.

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. 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

- Remote- Equipment Provided

- Full-time, Mo-Fri 8:00 am-4:30pm

- Processing medical records requests

- 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 growwithin 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Previous production/metric-based work 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 here. 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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