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Datavant · 18 hours ago

Lead, Area Health Information Specialist

positionEnglewood, NJ 07631
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$17.19/hr - $23.68/hr

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. They are seeking an Area Lead – Health Information Specialist to support Release of Information operations, providing leadership and operational excellence across assigned sites.

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Responsibilities

Provide on-site support and coverage at assigned client locations as needed
Serve as a lead resource for Health Information Services (HIS) staff
Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and ongoing support of team members
Act as a liaison between client stakeholders and internal leadership
Communicate staffing needs, workflow challenges, and coverage gaps proactively
Support operational continuity, productivity, and service-quality initiatives
Accurately process medical record and ROI requests while maintaining strict confidentiality
Manage high-volume inbound and outbound calls from patients, providers, and requestors
Handle fax, mail, and electronic request workflows, including logging, routing, and tracking
Review, date-stamp, and upload incoming requests into HealthSource
Monitor shared drives, fax queues, and email inboxes for timely request processing
Create encrypted CDs/DVDs of patient records and maintain proper documentation
Assist walk-in patients by verifying identity and processing disclosures
Monitor and complete patient transfers throughout the workday
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, privacy regulations, and client-specific policies
Uphold company and client codes of conduct at all supported locations
Maintain working knowledge of site-specific systems and workflows
Support continuity of coverage and minimize operational risk

Qualification

Healthcare experienceROI experienceEMR systemsLead experienceHIPAA complianceService-orientedDependabilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Prior healthcare, medical records, HIM, or ROI experience required
Experience with ROI and EMR systems required
Ability to work on-site in Englewood, NJ as part of a hybrid schedule
Proficiency with computers, email, and standard office equipment
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations

Preferred

Lead or supervisory experience preferred, but not required

Company

Datavant

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Datavant protects, connects, and delivers the world’s health data to power better decisions and advance human health.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://datavant.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$80.5M
Key Investors
Transformation Capital
2020-10-08Series B· $40M
2018-04-30Series Unknown· $40.5M

Leadership Team

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Jasmin Phua
Head of Government Solutions
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