Area Health Information Specialist I

Datavant
Tulsa, OK
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward entry-level candidates comfortable with medical record processing and front desk duties, this role emphasizes compliance with HIPAA standards and requires on-site presence in Tulsa, OK.

Best fit for

  • Entry-level candidates with a strong attention to detail and a background in healthcare or administrative support.
    — “This is an entry level position responsible for processing all release of information (ROI)”
  • Individuals who are fluent in both English and Spanish and can handle customer service with ease.
    — “Bilingual Spanish and English Speaking”
  • Candidates who are adaptable to fast-paced, detail-oriented environments with a focus on compliance.
    — “Consistent application of medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure.”

Things to consider

  • This role is not eligible for employment sponsorship, which may limit eligibility for non-US citizens.
    — “This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work full-time at a fixed on-site schedule in Tulsa, OK.
    — “Full Time: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm”
  • The role requires regular use of office equipment and may involve overtime during peak seasons.
    — “Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior experience in healthcare or administrative roles that involved handling sensitive data.
    — “Experience in a healthcare environment.”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy under pressure.
    — “Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology”
  • Showcase your communication skills with examples of handling customer service or administrative duties.
    — “Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language.”
  • Mention any prior experience with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel.
    — “Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • accurate medical record processing
  • positive customer feedback
  • compliance with HIPAA regulations
Typical background
healthcare administrationcustomer servicedata entry

Skills & requirements

Required

Hipaa ComplianceMedical Record ProcessingCustomer ServiceData EntryOffice Management

Preferred

Medical TerminologySpanish Language

Stack & domain

Release Of InformationHIPAAMedical TerminologyMicrosoft OfficeScanningFaxesMail HandlingData EntryCustomer ServiceAttention To DetailProblem-solvingTeamworkHealthcareData ManagementHipaa Compliance

About the role

Original posting from Datavant

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.

This is an entry level position responsible for processing all release of information (ROI), specifically medical record requests, in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associates must at all times safeguard and protect the patient’s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient’s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations.

Position Highlights

This is a Onsite Role in Tulsa, OK

Full Time: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

phone receptionist

Front desk duties

Managing incoming/outgoing faxes

Release of Information processing 

Scanning in mail and burning CDs

Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel)

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of HIPAA and medical terminology 

Bilingual Spanish and English Speaking  

Medical Record Knowledge

We offer: 

Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program followed by job shadowing with an assigned mentor

Company equipment will be provided to you (including computer, monitor, virtual phone, etc.) 

Full Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance and 401k Savings Plan and tuition Assistance 

You will:

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 records.

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 a specific site.

May schedules pick-ups.

Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to the table: 

High School Diploma or GED.

Ability to commute between locations as needed.

Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.

Basic computer proficiency.

Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machines, printers, and other general office equipment on a regular basis.

Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

Detail and quality oriented as it relates to accurate and compliant information for medical records.

Strong data entry skills.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision responding to changing priorities and role needs.

Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.

Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus points if:

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.

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.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. 

At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren’t even able to see whether you’ve responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way.

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Source: Datavant careers

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