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Datavant Corporation

Area Health Information Specialist II - Onsite - Brooklyn, NY

Datavant Corporation, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Area Health Information Specialist II - Onsite - Brooklyn, NY Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavant offers a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

Responsibilities

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

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

Assist with training associates in the HIS I position

Generates reports for manager or facility as directed

Must exceed level 1 productivity expectations as outlined at specific site

Participates in project teams and committees to advance operational strategies and initiatives as needed

Acts in a lead role with staff regarding general questions and assists with new hire training and developmental training.

Other duties as assigned

Pay 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: $17.20 — $22.04 USD

Vaccination & Health Screening 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. With a mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible, and actionable, Datavant works with payers, providers, life sciences, legal and insurance clients globally to accelerate insights. Datavant enables more than 60 million healthcare records to move between thousands of organizations across the healthcare ecosystem, more than 80,000 hospitals and clinics, 75% of the 100 largest health systems, and 350+ real‑world data partners. Datavant has office locations in Boston, New York and San Diego, with international offices in Barcelona and Galway.

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