Area Lead Health Information Specialist

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.

This position is responsible for processing all release of information (ROI) , specifically medical record requests in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associates must at all times safeguard and protect the patient’s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient’s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. This is an intermediate level position with at least 1 year related HIM experience. 

Position Highlights

This is a Onsite Role in Buffalo, NY

• Full Time: Monday-Friday with five 8 hour work days 
• Provide phone support to patients, providers, and authorized requestors
• Process Release of Information (ROI) requests accurately and timely
• Fax, scan, and manage incoming and outgoing medical record requests
• Burn medical images to CDs and share images electronically as required
• Support client relationship management through professional communication
• Assist with reporting and administrative duties such as data entry and email
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, privacy regulations, and facility policies 
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel)

Preferred Skills

• Great customer service
• Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively 
• Ability work independently

We offer: 

• Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program followed by job shadowing with an assigned mentor
• Company equipment will be provided to you (including computer, monitor, virtual phone, etc.) 
• Full Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance and 401k Savings Plan and tuition Assistance