Area 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. 📍 Location: Onsite – Fairfax, VA 🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST 💼 Status: Full-Time Position Overview Datavant is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Release of Information (ROI) Health Information Specialist to support a medical facility in Lynchburg, VA. This role is responsible for processing medical record requests, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and ensuring accurate and timely release of protected health information (PHI). The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and experienced in electronic medical record (EMR) systems. This position requires the ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining strict confidentiality standards. 💼 Key Responsibilities Process Release of Information (ROI) requests accurately and efficiently Retrieve and compile medical records from EMR systems Ensure HIPAA compliance when handling all protected health information Pull and generate reports as needed Perform administrative functions related to ROI processing Maintain organized documentation and tracking of requests Communicate effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and requestors Provide coverage support when onsite staff are out (PTO/call-outs) Maintain productivity and quality standards 🎓 Training & Onboarding Datavant DHISC training • Hands-on, role-specific training during the first 30 days 🧠 Preferred Skills 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 Ability to commute between locations as needed. Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required. 1-year Health Information related experience 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. 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. At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren’t even able to see whether you’ve responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way. Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please request it here, by selecting the ‘Interview Accommodation Request’ category. You will need your requisition ID when submitting your request, you can find instructions for locating it here . Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. For more information about how we collect and use your data, please review our Privacy Policy .

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