Health Information Specialist I (Entry Level) at Datavant · Location…

Summary: Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare, and they are seeking a Health Information Specialist I to join their team. The role involves processing requests for patient health information, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring compliance with medical privacy regulations. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED - 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 on a regular basis - Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in a healthcare environment - 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 Required Skills: Medical privacy regulations, HIPAA compliance, Electronic health record, Patient health information management, Data entry, Use of phones, Use of fax machines, Use of printers