Area Health Information Specialist -Temporary

Area Health Information Specialist I-Temporary

Location:

5923 Stockbridge, GA 30281 – Full‑time temporary.

• Full‑Time:
  Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM EST
• Location:
  
  Stockbridge, GA 30281
• 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, 401(k) Savings Plan, and 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 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 needed
• Consistently apply medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure
• Responsible for managing patient health records and safeguarding them in 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/outbound calls and assist with patient walk‑ins
• Assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry
• Schedule pick‑ups and assist with training associates in the HIS I position
• Generate reports for manager or facility as directed
• Exceed level 1 productivity expectations as outlined at specific site
• Participate in project teams and committees to advance operational strategies and initiatives
• Act as a lead for staff regarding general questions and assist with new‑hire and developmental training
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to travel locally/regional 75% or more of the time
• Ability to commute between locations as needed
• Ready to work overtime during peak seasons when required
• 1‑year health information related experience
• Meets and/or exceeds company productivity standards
• Basic computer proficiency
• Comfortable using phones, fax machine, printers, and other general office equipment on a regular basis
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Detail and quality oriented, ensuring accurate and compliant information for medical records
• Strong data entry skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, responding to changing priorities and role needs
• Organize and manage multiple tasks and respond to requests in a fast‑paced 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 of 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. Exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy, or religious reasons.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

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