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Datavant · 21 hours ago

Lead, Area Health Information Specialist

positionVoorhees, NJ 08043
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$17.19/hr - $23.68/hr

Datavant is a leading data platform company focused on health data exchange. They are seeking a Lead Area Health Information Specialist to ensure operational continuity and service excellence across multiple client locations in Voorhees, NJ.

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Responsibilities

Provide on-site coverage at assigned client locations as operational needs arise
Support 10 total sites, including 5 full-service on-site ROI locations and 5 remotely supported sites
Serve as a key point of contact between client staff and company leadership
Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring Health Information Services (HIS) staff
Communicate staffing needs, coverage gaps, fluctuating volumes, and site challenges proactively
Support workflow optimization, productivity initiatives, and service-quality improvements
Accurately process medical record and ROI requests while maintaining strict confidentiality
Manage high-volume inbound and outbound calls from patients, providers, and requestors
Provide request status updates, resolve routine inquiries, and escalate complex issues appropriately
Handle fax, mail, and electronic request workflows, including logging, routing, and tracking
Review and date-stamp incoming requests and upload documentation into HealthSource
Monitor shared drives, fax queues, and medical records email inboxes for timely processing
Create encrypted CDs/DVDs of patient records and maintain proper chain-of-custody documentation
Assist walk-in patients requesting records by verifying identity and processing disclosures
Monitor and complete patient transfers throughout the workday
Ensure full 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, workflows, and facility requirements
Help minimize operational risk and ensure coverage continuity across the market

Qualification

ROI systemsEMR systemsHIPAA complianceHealthcare experienceSupervisory experienceDependabilityService-orientedCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work on-site daily in Voorhees, NJ
Willingness and ability to travel locally on a weekly basis as needed
Proficiency with computers, email systems, and standard office equipment
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
Prior healthcare, medical office, HIM, or ROI experience required

Preferred

Experienced in leading, mentoring, or supporting HIS staff
Supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
Experienced with ROI and EMR systems

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
web-link
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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