Medical Records Specialist I (ON-SITE) (2734)

ZipRecruiter; Washington Court House (OH); Remote; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health data platform as an entry-level position to manage medical record requests while ensuring patient privacy and compliance with regulations like HIPAA. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate records and supporting healthcare decisions using data.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Process requests for patient health information.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient records.
• Prepare new patient charts and respond to requests for records.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

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 healthcare providers.

By joining Datavant, you'll become part of a high-performing, values-driven team. We tackle complex healthcare problems with innovative technology solutions. Our team brings diverse professional, educational, and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

Datavant's products and solutions enable organizations to securely move and connect healthcare data. We have a network of thousands of organizations, including over 70,000 hospitals and clinics, 70% of the 100 largest health systems, and over 500 real-world data partners.

We are a remote-first, collaborative team that values creating transformative change in healthcare. We invest in our people, hiring high-potential, humble individuals who can grow responsibilities as the company scales. Our team is distributed and flexible, allowing employees to shape their work environment.

This entry-level position involves processing all releases of information (ROI), specifically medical record requests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while safeguarding patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA, company policies, and regulations.

You will:

• Process requests for patient health information in line with company and facility policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of privileged information.
• Stay knowledgeable about company and facility software.
• 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 to prevent unauthorized disclosures.
• Manage and safeguard patient records, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Prepare new patient charts and gather documents from paper and electronic sources.
• Ensure medical records are complete and accurately assembled.
• Create digital images of paperwork for electronic storage.
• Respond to requests for patient records, both internally and externally, and transmit them appropriately.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls.
• Assist with patient walk-ins and administrative tasks like handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
• Meet productivity expectations as specified for the site.
• Schedule pickups when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to travel between locations as required.
• Willingness to work overtime during peak seasons.
• Basic computer skills.
• Comfort with phones, fax machines, printers, and general office equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Attention to detail and quality, especially regarding medical records.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus points:

• Healthcare experience.
• Experience with production or metrics-based work.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Openness to process improvements and feedback.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or other protected status.

Our compensation philosophy is to be competitive and fair. Salary ranges are based on industry benchmarks and individual responsibilities, skills, and experience.

We foster a culture of high growth and autonomy, emphasizing impact and personal development over titles. The posted range may include multiple levels, with individual rates varying accordingly.

At the end of the application, you will find voluntary demographic questions. Responses are anonymous and used solely for improving our recruitment processes. Participation is optional and does not affect your application.

Post-offer health screenings and vaccination proof may be required, depending on client and state requirements. Exemptions are reviewed case-by-case.

This position does not offer sponsorship.

We are dedicated to a discrimination-free workplace and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Contact us at [e-mail] for accommodations.

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