Lead Health Information Specialist

Overview

Who we are...

Datavant protects, connects, and delivers the world’s health data to power better decisions and advance human health. We are a data logistics company for healthcare whose products and solutions enable organizations to move and connect data securely. Datavant has a network of networks consisting of thousands of organizations, more than 70,000 hospitals and clinics, 70% of the 100 largest health systems, and an ecosystem of 500 real-world data partners.

What we offer…

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a highly collaborative, remote-first team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We hire for three traits: we want people who are smart, nice, and get things done. We invest in our people and believe in hiring for high-potential and humble individuals who can rapidly grow their responsibilities as the company scales. Datavant is a distributed, remote-first team, and we empower Datavanters to shape their working environment in a way that suits their needs.  

What we need…

This position is 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. Associate 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. This is an intermediate level position with at least 1 year related HIM experience.  

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

• Location: This role will be performed at one location (Lakeland, FL 33805) 

• 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. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel) 

We offer:  

Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program followed by job shadowing with an assigned mentor   

Company equipment will be provided to you (including computer, monitor, virtual phone, etc.)  

Full Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance and 401k Savings Plan and 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.
• Enhanced need for attention to detail for medical records.
• 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.
• May schedules pick-ups.
• Assist with training associates in the HIS positions.
• Generates reports for manager or facility as directed.
• Must exceed level 1 productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
• Participates in project teams and committees to advance operational Strategies and initiatives as needed.
• Mentor HIS staff for further professional development.
• Inform senior leadership of issues, opportunities or challenges.
• Assist throughout the region with training, mentoring and/or coverage as needed.
• Participate and assist with onboarding activities for new employees.
• Assist with Quality Assurance tasks as directed by management.
• Acts in a lead role with staff regarding general questions and assists with new hire training and developmental training.
• Leads training sessions for timely staff development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to commute between locations as needed.
• Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.
• 1-year Health Information related experience.
• 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.
• Detail and quality oriented as it relates to accurate and compliant information for medical records.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision responding to changing priorities and role needs.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Presentation skills for small group settings.
• Forward thinking and ability to problem solve.

Preferred

• 2 year Health Information related experience.
• Meets and/or exceeds Company’s Productivity Standards.
• 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.

Working conditions & physical demands

Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions.  Must have the ability to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach horizontally and vertically for overhead use.  Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment.  Incumbent must be able to lift 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities. Limited travel may be required.

To 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.

With very limited exceptions (medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit you from getting the vaccine), one of the requirements for this job is that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  *Except for states where legally prohibited to enforce mandates.

Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.