Lead, Area Health Information Specialist
About The Position
Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health. By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to work on-site daily
- Willingness and ability to travel locally on a weekly basis as needed
- Prior experience in healthcare, medical records, HIM, or Release of Information (ROI) required
- Proficiency with computers, email systems, and standard office equipment
- Strong understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Knowledgeable in ROI processes and EMR systems
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
- Experienced in leading, mentoring, or supporting a small team (preferred)
- Motivated to grow within a healthcare or medical records environment
Responsibilities
- Providing call support and assisting with ROI-related inquiries
- Processing medical record requests accurately and confidentially in compliance with HIPAA
- Assisting the Supervisor with inventory management, including Healthsource queue oversight and prioritization of urgent requests
- Serving as a subject-matter resource for team members on ROI workflows, EMR navigation, SOPs, and best practices
- Supporting client and internal escalations with timely follow-up and clear communication
- Assisting with training and onboarding of new hires, including mentoring and coaching
- Facilitating team training sessions and ongoing education to reinforce compliance and quality standards
- Performing data entry, faxing, scanning, and other administrative duties as needed
- Maintaining professionalism and effective communication with patients, providers, and clinical staff
- Supporting overall team productivity and quality goals
Benefits
- VROI training supported
- On-the-job, onsite training provided within the first 30 days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
