Health Information Specialist I – Entry Level

Datavant

Entry level role at Datavant processing medical record requests ensuring accuracy and compliance. Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient health information in a remote setting.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $15 per hourWebsite

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Hard Skills

data entrymedical record managementpatient health information processingchart preparationdocument imagingHIPAA complianceconfidentiality maintenancerecord assemblyinformation retrievaladministrative support

Soft Skills

professional communicationdetail orientationquality orientationorganizational skillsability to work independentlyadaptabilitytime managementmultitaskingproblem-solvingcustomer service

Tools & Technologies

electronic health record systemsfax machineprintersgeneral office equipmentphonesdata management softwaredocument storage systemsproductivity softwarecommunication toolsoffice management systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

medical privacy regulationspatient confidentialityhealth information managementcompliance standardsadministrative dutiespatient recordshealthcare environmentworkplace policiescustomer facilitiessite difficulties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Company and Facility policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information.
Maintain working knowledge of Company and facility software.
Adhere to the Company's and Customer facilities Code of Conduct and policies.
Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating volumes.
Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.
Consistent application of medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure.
Responsible for managing patient health records.
Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.
Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
Answering of inbound/outbound calls.
May assist with patient walk-ins.
May assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
Must meet productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
May schedule pick-ups.
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO
Health
Vision
Dental Insurance
401k Savings Plan
Tuition Assistance