Health Information Specialist I - Temporary

Datavant
Albany, GA
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with entry-level healthcare experience working in a remote setting, emphasizing attention to detail and compliance with HIPAA standards.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with entry-level healthcare experience and a focus on compliance and customer service
    — “This is an entry level position responsible for processing all release of information (ROI), specifically medical record requests”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple platforms and maintain accuracy in data entry
    — “Documenting information on multiple platforms using two computer monitors”
  • Those comfortable with administrative tasks and handling external communications
    — “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.”

Things to consider

  • Temporary assignment with a fixed duration of 3-6 months and no employment sponsorship eligibility
    — “Temporary position with 401k saving plan”
  • Candidates must be prepared to meet productivity expectations and possibly work overtime
    — “Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required”
  • Remote work is required, but candidates must be able to commute between locations as needed
    — “Ability to commute between locations as needed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with medical record processing or similar compliance-focused tasks
    — “Processing medical records insurance companies, and attorneys to provide medical records status”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with HIPAA standards and data privacy protocols
    — “Safeguard and protect the patient’s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient’s medical information”
  • Emphasize any prior administrative or customer service experience with office equipment
    — “Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machine, printers, and other general office equipment on a regular basis”
  • Demonstrate communication skills with a focus on clarity and professionalism in written and verbal formats
    — “Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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

What success looks like

  • process medical record requests
  • ensure compliance with HIPAA
  • manage patient health records
Typical background
high school diploma or GED

Skills & requirements

Required

Release Of InformationHipaa ComplianceData EntryCustomer Service

Preferred

Medical Records ProcessingPatient Chart PreparationDigital Imaging

Stack & domain

Release Of InformationHIPAAMedical RecordsData EntryCustomer ServicePatient RecordsMedical Privacy RegulationsElectronic Health RecordDigital ImagingPatient Records ManagementCommunicationAdministrative DutiesFaxesMail HandlingHealthcare

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: 

Full-Time: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30pm EST   

Location: This role will be performed at one location Remote- WFH 

Processing medical records insurance companies, and attorneys to provide medical records status

Documenting information on multiple platforms using two computer monitors.

Preferred Customer Service and Data Entry and Release of Information experience

Temporary position with 401k saving plan

3- 6 month temp assignment

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 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.

What you will bring to the table: 

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.

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.

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:$15—$15 USDTo 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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