Health Information Specialist I: Patient Records & HIPAA

Datavant; El Paso (TX); Remote; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a motivated Records/Administrative Associate to process patient health information while ensuring HIPAA compliance and data security. You will support multiple facilities, manage medical records, and assist with day-to-day clerical tasks in a healthcare setting.

The role requires basic computer skills, strong English communication, and the ability to work standard hours with occasional overtime. Relevant healthcare experience is a plus.

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.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Comfortable using phones, fax machines, printers and other office equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Previous production/metric-based work experience helpful.
• Ability to build relationships with on-site clients and customers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process requests for patient health information.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of privileged information.
• Maintain working knowledge of company and facility software.
• Adhere to policies and Code of Conduct.
• Manage patient health records and safeguarding duties.
• Prepare new patient charts from paper or electronic sources.
• Ensure records are accurate, complete and properly ordered.
• Create digital images of paperwork for EMR storage.
• Respond to requests for records from internal and external sources.
• Answer inbound/outbound calls and assist with walk-ins as needed.

Skills

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Healthcare experience

Phone & email etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic computer proficiency

Job description

Datavant is seeking a motivated Records/Administrative Associate to process patient health information while ensuring HIPAA compliance and data security. You will support multiple facilities, manage medical records, and assist with day-to-day clerical tasks in a healthcare setting.

The role requires basic computer skills, strong English communication, and the ability to work standard hours with occasional overtime. Relevant healthcare experience is a plus.