Health Information Specialist 1

Datavant

. Receive and process requests for patient health information according to company and facility policies .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 - $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in managing patient health records while ensuring HIPAA compliance and maintaining confidentiality. Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with a focus on customer service and accurate data entry.

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HIPAA CompliancePatient Health Record ManagementData Entry SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient Health Record ManagementData Entry SkillsBasic Computer ProficiencyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

Professional Verbal CommunicationDetail OrientedOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyCustomer Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordsFax MachinePrintersGeneral Office Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Healthcare EnvironmentMedical Office ExperienceConfidentialityProduction EnvironmentClerical Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive and process requests for patient health information according to company and facility policies
Maintain confidentiality, security, and HIPAA compliance for privileged patient information
Maintain working knowledge of company and facility software
Adhere to company and customer facility codes of conduct and policies
Inform the manager about work, site difficulties, and fluctuating volumes
Manage patient health records and safeguard patient records
Prepare new patient charts using paper sources and/or electronic health records
Assemble medical records in standard order and ensure accuracy and completeness
Create digital images of paperwork for electronic medical records
Retrieve and appropriately transmit patient records to internal and external requesters
Answer inbound and outbound calls
Assist with patient walk-ins and administrative duties, including faxes, mail, and data entry
Meet site-specific productivity expectations
Schedule pickups as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
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
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
Strong customer service and clerical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment
Medical office experience preferred
Experience in a healthcare environment
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
This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, Dental, 401k savings plan, and tuition assistance
Tremendous growth opportunities both locally and nationwide
Equipment will be provided
Overtime during peak seasons when required