Onsite Area Health Information Specialist I

Datavant is a healthcare data collaboration company focused on making health data secure, accessible, and actionable across the healthcare ecosystem.

This is an onsite entry-level position responsible for processing release of information (ROI) and medical record requests accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with patient privacy requirements and HIPAA regulations.

Position highlights

• Onsite role in Jackson, MS
• Full-time schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm CST
• Administrative work including answering calls and managing incoming/outgoing information requests
• Face-to-face assistance with patient walk-ins
• Data entry and document handling across multiple platforms
• Uses Microsoft Word and Excel

Role responsibilities

• Receive and process requests for patient health information according to company and facility policies
• Maintain confidentiality and security of privileged information
• Support patient health record management and safeguard records in compliance with HIPAA
• Prepare new patient charts and assemble medical records in standard order
• Create digital images of paperwork for electronic medical records
• Respond to internal and external requests for patient records
• Handle inbound and outbound calls
• Assist with patient walk-ins and related administrative tasks such as faxing, opening mail, and data entry
• May schedule pick-ups and perform other assigned duties