Area Health Information Specialist -Temporary

Area Health Information Specialist I-Temporary

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 those who deliver and pay for care.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

• Temporary Full-Time:
  Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30 PM EST
• Location:
  
  Huntsville, AL 35274 (one location)
• Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment
• Processing medical record requests by taking calls from patients, insurance companies and attorneys to provide medical status
• Documenting information in multiple platforms using two computer monitors
• Full Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401k Savings Plan, Tuition Assistance

• 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 company’s code of conduct and customer facility policies
• Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as needed
• Apply medical privacy regulations consistently to guard against unauthorized disclosure
• Manage patient health records and safeguard records ensuring HIPAA compliance
• Prepare new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record
• Assemble medical records in standard order, accurate and complete
• Create digital images of paperwork for 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
• Assist with patient walk-ins, faxes, opening mail, data entry as needed
• Train associates (HIS I position)
• Generate reports for manager or facility as directed
• Meet level 1 productivity expectations as outlined at site
• Participate in project teams and committees to advance operational strategies and initiatives
• Lead staff regarding general questions and assist with new hire training and developmental training
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to travel locally/regionally 75% or more of the time
• Ability to commute between locations as needed
• Ability to work overtime during peak seasons when required
• 1-year health information related experience
• Meet or exceed company productivity standards
• Basic computer proficiency
• Comfortable using phones, fax machine, printers, and other general office equipment
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Detail and quality oriented for accurate and compliant medical records
• Work with minimum supervision responding to changing priorities and role needs
• Organize and manage multiple tasks
• Respond to requests in a fast‑paced environment
• Previous production/metric-based work experience
• Build relationships with on‑site clients and customers
• Bring new ideas, process improvement suggestions, and feedback to internal stakeholders

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.

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