Health Information Specialist I

About the role

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 role will be performed at one location in Macon, GA 31210.

Schedule

Full-Time: Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM EST.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Tuition assistance

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.
• Consistently apply medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure.
• Manage patient health records.
• Safeguard patient records and ensure compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Prepare new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.
• Ensure medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
• Create digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
• Answer inbound and 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 the specific site.
• May schedule pick-ups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 machine, printers, and other general office equipment on a regular basis.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Previous production