Area Health Information Specialist I

Datavant • Fairfax, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Datavant is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused Release of Information (ROI) Health Information Specialist to support a medical facility in Fairfax, Virginia. The role processes medical record requests, maintains HIPAA compliance, and ensures the accurate and timely release of protected health information. The position is physically located at one hospital and supports other Inova hospitals remotely for applicable tasks. It requires multitasking in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institute recognized by the State Department of Education.
• Ability to commute between locations as needed.
• Ability to work overtime during peak seasons when required.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Comfort using phones, fax machines, printers, and other general office equipment regularly.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Detail- and quality-oriented approach to accurate, compliant medical-record information.
• Strong data-entry skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and respond to changing priorities and role needs.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Must take and pass a 90-day ROI Certification course with a score of 85% or higher.
• May be subject to client-required post-offer health screenings and vaccination requirements; exemption requests are reviewed case by case.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Previous production- or metric-based work experience.
• In-person customer service experience.
• Ability to build relationships with onsite clients and customers.
• Comfort suggesting new ideas and process improvements and providing feedback to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process Release of Information (ROI) requests accurately and efficiently.
• Retrieve and compile medical records from electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance when handling protected health information.
• Pull and generate reports as needed.
• Perform administrative functions related to ROI processing.
• Maintain organized documentation and tracking of requests.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and requestors.
• Provide coverage when onsite staff are absent, including PTO and call-outs.
• Meet productivity and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED