Lead Health Information Specialist

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.

📍 Location: Remote
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-hour shifts | EST
💼 Status: Full-Time
⚠️ Requisition Priority: Urgent

💼 What You’ll Do

Datavant is seeking a Lead Health Information Specialist to support our healthcare partner in a fully remote capacity.

This is an urgent opening. There is currently no team member supporting these sites, and timely hiring is critical to maintaining operational continuity and service standards.

As a Lead Health Information Specialist, you will play a key role in overseeing daily Release of Information (ROI) workflows, supporting operational efficiency, and serving as a point of communication between office managers, site leadership, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily work within the EMR system

• Enter and process requests through HealthSource

• Accurately fulfill Release of Information (ROI) requests within required turnaround times

• Manage multiple work queues simultaneously

• Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant

• Provide call support related to medical record requests

• Perform faxing, scanning, and other document processing activities

• Communicate effectively with office managers and leadership

• Support reporting and operational oversight as needed

• Lead by example and assist with workflow coordination and training support

⭐ What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Interested in leadership and motivated to grow in a lead role

• Professional, dependable, and service-oriented

• Reliable and punctual — attendance is critical

• A strong communicator with both clients and internal teams

• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Willing to be trained and eager to lead by example

• Experienced in healthcare, HIM, or ROI environments

🎓 Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• Prior healthcare, medical records, HIM, or ROI experience required

• Experience with ROI processes and EMR systems required

• Proficiency with computers, email, and standard office equipment

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lead or supervisory experience

• Experience working within HealthSource

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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