Lead Health information Specialist

Datavant; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Lead Health Information Specialist (LHIS) in Danbury, CT to support daily ROI operations and ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of medical information. This role combines hands-on ROI work with leadership support, training, and team coordination.

You will mentor staff, manage training, assist with onboarding, and coordinate with clients and clinical teams to maintain accuracy and timely delivery while upholding privacy standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institute.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally weekly.
• Proficiency with computers and email.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Must pass annual HIPAA exam and 90-day ROI Certification with 85%+.
• Post-offer health screenings and vaccinations may be required per client/state.
• Prior healthcare/ROI experience is a plus; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing call support and assisting ROI-related inquiries.
• Processing medical record requests accurately and confidentially in compliance with HIPAA.
• Assisting the Supervisor with inventory management, including Healthsource queue oversight and prioritization of urgent requests.
• Serving as a subject-matter resource for team members on ROI workflows, EMR navigation, SOPs, and best practices.
• Supporting client and internal escalations with timely follow-up and clear communication.
• Assisting with training and onboarding of new hires, including mentoring and coaching.
• Facilitating team training sessions and ongoing education to reinforce compliance and quality standards.
• Performing data entry, faxing, scanning, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Maintaining professionalism and effective communication with patients, providers, and clinical staff.
• Supporting overall team productivity and quality goals.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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, Datavanters are 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.

Location: Danbury, CT
Work Model: On-Site
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | EST
Status: Full-Time
Requisition Priority: Urgent

As a Lead Health Information Specialist (LHIS), you will play a critical role in supporting daily operations and ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of medical information. This role combines hands‑on Release of Information (ROI) work with leadership support, training, and team coordination.

You will:

• Providing call support and assisting with ROI-related inquiries
• Processing medical record requests accurately and confidentially in compliance with HIPAA
• Assisting the Supervisor with inventory management, including Healthsource queue oversight and prioritization of urgent requests
• Serving as a subject-matter resource for team members on ROI workflows, EMR navigation, SOPs, and best practices
• Supporting client and internal escalations with timely follow-up and clear communication
• Assisting with training and onboarding of new hires, including mentoring and coaching
• Facilitating team training sessions and ongoing education to reinforce compliance and quality standards
• Performing data entry, faxing, scanning, and other administrative duties as needed
• Maintaining professionalism and effective communication with patients, providers, and clinical staff
• Supporting overall team productivity and quality goals

What you will bring to the table:

• High school diploma or equivalent. (Must be from an Accredited Institute recognized by the State Dept. of Education.)
• Willingness and ability to travel locally on a weekly basis as needed
• Proficiency with computers, email systems, and standard office equipment
• Strong understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to stay organized while working quickly. Strong attention to detail is also required.
• Passing annual Introductory HIPAA examination. (Testing to be given annually in accordance with employee review.)
• Required to take and pass a 90-day ROI Certification course with a score of 85% or higher.
• 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.

Bonus points if:

• Prior experience in healthcare, medical records, HIM, or Release of Information (ROI) required
• Supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
• 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

Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role.

The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is:

$16.44—$22.65 USD

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.

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