Area Health Information Specialist I
About The Position
Datavant is hiring a detail-oriented, customer-focused Release of Information (ROI) Health Information Specialist to support a medical facility in Leesburg, Virginia. The position is physically based at one hospital and supports all Inova Hospitals with remote tasks. The specialist processes medical record requests, maintains HIPAA compliance, and ensures the accurate and timely release of protected health information (PHI). The role calls for an organized, adaptable person comfortable using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining strict confidentiality. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. The role is full-time and onsite. It may require commuting between locations and overtime during peak seasons. The estimated base pay is $15–$18.32 per hour. The position is not eligible for employment sponsorship. Post-offer health screenings and proof or completion of client-required vaccinations may be required; exemption requests are reviewed case by case.
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 minimal 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 complete a 90-day ROI Certification course and pass with a score of 85% or higher.
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 bringing new ideas, process improvement suggestions, and feedback to internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Process Release of Information (ROI) requests accurately and efficiently.
- Retrieve and compile medical records from EMR systems.
- Ensure 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 support when onsite staff are out for PTO or call-outs.
- Maintain productivity and quality standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
