Health Information Specialist I: HIPAA & Records Expert

Datavant; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a records and patient information clerk in Oregon to handle a variety of health records tasks. You will schedule, process requests for patient information, and ensure HIPAA compliance while maintaining confidentiality.

This role involves using company software across sites, answering calls, and supporting administrative duties as needed. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age, with ability to commute between locations and work overtime

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 hours per day.
• Process all request types (COC, patient, insurance, government, PAYI, PAYD, attorney, and standard requests).
• 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.
• Must meet productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
• May schedules pick-ups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer proficiency

English communication

Office equipment usage

Ability to commute between locations

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Phone usage

Fax machine

Printers

Company software

Job description

Datavant is seeking a records and patient information clerk in Oregon to handle a variety of health records tasks. You will schedule, process requests for patient information, and ensure HIPAA compliance while maintaining confidentiality.

This role involves using company software across sites, answering calls, and supporting administrative duties as needed. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age, with ability to commute between locations and work overtime