Health Information Specialist II Fairfax, VA

Datavant; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage patient health records and ensure compliance with medical privacy regulations. This role involves processing requests for health information, maintaining confidentiality, and performing various administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. With opportunities for growth and a supportive work culture, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in medical records.

Responsibilities

• Process patient health information requests according to policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of privileged information.
• Manage patient health records and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Attention to detail

Data entry skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment (phones, fax machines, printers)

Job description

Position Highlights

• Full-time Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30 PM EST; located in Fairfax, VA
• ROI experience strongly preferred; medical records experience required
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid time off (including major holidays)
• Opportunity for growth within the company

You will:

• Receive and process requests for patient health information according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of privileged information.
• Use company and facility software effectively.
• Follow the company's and facility's Code of Conduct and policies.
• Report work, site issues, and volume fluctuations to your manager.
• Assist with additional duties as needed.
• Apply medical privacy regulations consistently to prevent unauthorized disclosures.
• Manage patient health records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Prepare and organize new patient charts, gather documents from paper and electronic sources.
• Create digital images of paperwork for electronic storage.
• Respond to and transmit patient record requests appropriately.
• Handle inbound/outbound calls and assist with patient walk-ins as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
• Meet productivity expectations at your site.
• Schedule pickups and perform other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to the table:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to commute between locations
• Willingness to work overtime during peak seasons
• Basic computer skills
• Comfort with phones, fax machines, printers, and office equipment
• Professional communication skills in English
• Attention to detail and accuracy in medical records
• Strong data entry skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Bonus points if:

• Experience in healthcare
• Previous production or metric-based work experience
• In-person customer service experience
• Ability to build relationships with clients and customers
• Openness to sharing new ideas and process improvements