Area Lead Health Information Specialist

The posting, as Datavant wrote it

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 position travels 75% or more of their time. This is an intermediate level position with at least 1 year related HIM experience.

Position Highlights

This is a Onsite Role that will require frequent travel to the following TN areas: Nashville, TN; Tullahoma, TN; Clarksville, TN; Lebanon, TN

• Full Time: Hours of operation vary from earliest 7am - 4:30pm at latest
• This role requires extensive travel (75% or more) throughout the Health System’s main campus and regional hospitals that could include the following areas: Green Hills area of Nashville, TN; Lebanon, TN; Tullahoma, TN; Clarksville,TN to provide Release of Information (ROI) coverage and operational support as needed.
• Responsible for processing and disclosing medical records while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance.
• The role involves approximately 90% electronic retrieval, scanning, and copying of medical records, ensuring all documents are accurate, secure, and confidential.
• 10% leadership responsibilities, such as leading daily team huddles, training new staff, and providing shadowing support to promote efficient workflow and high-quality service.
• Documenting information in multiple platforms using two computer monitors.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel)

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of ROI and HIPAA Compliance
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) System (EPIC and Cerner knowledge preferred)
• Document Review and Redaction – Ability to review medical records for sensitive information as required by legal and privacy standards.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy – Ensuring that all records are disclosed correctly, with particular attention to the completeness and precision of information in response to legal requests.
• Time

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basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

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