Health Information Specialist I-Entry Level-7463

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• Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
• Compile and maintain patients' medical records to document condition and treatment and to provide data for research or cost control and care improvement efforts.
• Consult classification manuals to locate information about disease processes.
• Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into computer.
• Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems.
• Maintain or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information.
• Post medical insurance billings.
• Process and prepare business or government forms.

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Website: datavant.com

Datavant is a health information technology company with its corporate executive offices in New York, NY, USA, which develops and maintains a digital ecosystem for the exchange of healthcare data. Datavant's clients include clinical research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, payers, analytics companies, hospitals, and providers, operating primarily in the US healthcare market.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Datavant, the leading healthcare data collaboration platform, is hiring a Health Information Specialist I-Entry Level-7463 for our full-time team serving positions across Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In this entry-level role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring patient health information is managed securely and in strict compliance with privacy regulations. Position Summary We're looking for someone to join our healthcare data operation and take ownership of processing patient information requests. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, paying $15 per hour. You'll work in a structured, metrics-focused environment where your accuracy and efficiency directly support healthcare organizations and their patients. Benefits include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k) savings plan, and tuition assistance. What You'll Do Receive, log, and fulfill requests for patient medical records from both internal teams and external organizations Verify authorization documentation and ensure all releases comply with HIPAA regulations and company standards Assemble patient file contents in the correct sequence and flag any missing or incomplete documentation Scan and digitize paper records for storage in electronic health record systems Retrieve requested records and coordinate delivery via mail, fax, electronic transmission, or in-person pickup Handle incoming and outgoing phone communications related to record requests and inquiries Support administrative functions including mail sorting, document scanning, and database entry Monitor daily workflow against productivity benchmarks established for your specific work location Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities Maintain strict patient privacy and ensure only authorized personnel access sensitive health data Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Comfortable with computer systems, especially multi-monitor workstations and specialized software Skilled with office technology including phones, printers, scanners, and faxes Clear written and spoken English communication Precision-focused approach to handling confidential documentation Demonstrated data entry capability with strong accuracy standards Ability to prioritize competing tasks and self-manage without constant oversight Flexibility to commute between facility locations and work extended hours during peak demand periods Readiness to maintain consistent productivity in high-transaction-volume…

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• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Lousiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming, hybrid, or fully remote?