Health Information Specialist I

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.

(Temporary – Approx. 2 Months)

📍 Onsite | Belleville, NJ | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Position Overview
We are seeking a Temporary Health Information Specialist to support Release of Information (ROI) services at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. This role is covering an employee on FMLA leave and is expected to last approximately two months.

This is an onsite, patient-facing position responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant processing of medical record requests in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

💼 Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide phone support to patients, providers, and authorized requestors
• Process Release of Information (ROI) requests accurately and within required turnaround times
• Fax, scan, and manage incoming and outgoing medical record requests
• Burn medical images to CDs and facilitate electronic image sharing
• Perform data entry and basic administrative support functions
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and facility privacy policies

🎓 Training & Onboarding
• VROI training supported
• On-the-job, onsite training provided within the first 30 days

Preferred Skill Set:
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations
• Computer proficiency and data entry accuracy
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

🎯 Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be 18 years of age or older

⚠️ Important Note
This is a temporary assignment (approximately two months) covering an FMLA leave. Temporary employees are eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) retirement savings plan according to plan requirements. However, they are not eligible for company-sponsored medical, dental, or vision coverage.

If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and experienced in handling confidential medical information, we encourage you to apply.

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:
$15.68—$19.15 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.

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