A Medical Records or Health Information Technician works with data from medical records to process, maintain, compile, analyze and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system and reporting standards
Full-time regular
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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.
Position Highlights
📍 Lanham, MD
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Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM EST
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Priority:
High
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Area Health Information Specialist II to provide full onsite Release of Information (ROI) support. This is a critical, high-priority role supporting patient services, ROI processing, and coverage across multiple client locations as needed.
This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, compassionate with patients, and comfortable working in fast-paced healthcare environments.
đź’Ľ Key Responsibilities
This role provides full-service ROI support, including but not limited to:
Onsite ROI processing and medical record request fulfillment
Assisting walk-in patients with record requests and disclosures
Burning patient records to CDs and managing image requests
Scanning, faxing, and handling inbound/outbound ROI workflows
Call support for patients, providers, attorneys, and requestors
Data entry, email correspondence, and administrative support
Monitoring fax queues, inboxes, and shared drives
Supporting coverage at other client locations as assigned
Traveling between client locations as needed for coverage
Collaborating closely with team members and client staff
Performing additional duties as assigned
đźš— Travel & Coverage Expectations
Cross Coverage expectations, based on operational needs
Candidate will be stationed daily at a designated home site but will cover a total of 5 sites 🎯 Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Prior healthcare, HIM, or ROI experience preferred
Ability to work fully onsite
Willingness to travel locally as coverage needs arise
Proficiency with computers, email, and office equipment
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role. The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is:
$16—$20.50 USD
To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the 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.