Health Information Specialist I

Datavant

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

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Mississippi • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in managing patient health records while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards and maintaining confidentiality. Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HIPAA CompliancePatient Health Record ManagementData Entry SkillsProfessional Communication SkillsBasic Computer Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Patient Health Information ProcessingMedical Record AssemblyElectronic Health Record ManagementDigital Imaging of PaperworkData Entry

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAbility to Work with Minimum SupervisionAdaptability to Changing PrioritiesProfessional Verbal CommunicationProfessional Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

Office EquipmentFax MachinesPrintersGeneral Office Software

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

ConfidentialityPatient RecordsAdministrative DutiesProductivity Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive and process requests for patient health information according to company and facility policies
Maintain confidentiality and security of privileged information
Maintain working knowledge of company and facility software
Inform the manager of work, site difficulties, and fluctuating volumes
Manage patient health records and safeguard them in compliance with HIPAA standards
Prepare new patient charts using paper and electronic health record sources
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 assigned duties

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 machines, printers, and other general office equipment
Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language
Strong data entry skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision and respond to changing priorities
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
Ability to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment
This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of vaccinations such as flu shot, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccination
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with physical and mental disabilities
Remote-first work setting