Datavant
Connecting the world’s health data to improve patient outcomes.
Health Information Specialist I
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
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Role Description
This role involves processing medical records and providing status updates to patients, insurance companies, and attorneys.
- 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.
- 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.
- Must meet productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
- May schedule pick-ups.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to commute between locations as needed.
- Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.
- 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.
Requirements
- Preferred Customer Service and Data Entry and Release of Information experience.
Benefits
- Full Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 401k Savings Plan with matching contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to commute between locations as needed.
- Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.
- 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.
- Preferred Customer Service and Data Entry and Release of Information experience.
Benefits
- Full Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 401k Savings Plan with matching contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement