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# Area Health Information Specialist 1 – 8066

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## About this role.

AI SummaryThis intermediate Health Information Management role processes medical-record release-of-information requests while protecting patient privacy and complying with HIPAA requirements. The specialist manages paper and electronic records, scans and indexes documents, responds to internal and external record requests, and supports administrative tasks such as calls, faxing, mail, and data entry. The position requires at least one year of related HIM experience, strong accuracy, productivity, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. It is based in Memphis, Tennessee and requires local or regional travel of 75% or more, with occasional overtime during peak periods.

## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

3/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

4/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

4/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

4/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThe work requires careful application of HIPAA and authorization rules, accurate records handling, and consistent productivity across multiple locations. While the education requirement is accessible, the heavy travel, volume-driven workflow, and privacy risk increase role complexity.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianHighly competitive$43,000US market range$36k–$50k0$55k

AI insightNo actual salary was disclosed in the posting; the stated compensation philosophy does not provide a numerical pay range. Estimated US annual base-pay market range for an intermediate Health Information/Release of Information Specialist with travel requirements is $36,000-$50,000 USD, with an estimated midpoint of $43,000; actual pay may vary by travel expectations, facility assignments, experience, and local market.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

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Sample interview questionsHow do you ensure that a medical-record release is compliant with HIPAA and the patient's authorization?I verify the requester’s identity and authority, review the authorization for required elements and scope, confirm that the requested records match the authorization, and follow facility and company procedures before releasing anything. If information is unclear or incomplete, I escalate it rather than risk an unauthorized disclosure.

Describe how you would handle a high volume of ROI requests while maintaining accuracy.

I would prioritize requests by due date, urgency, and established workflows, while using a checklist to validate authorizations, patient identifiers, and document completeness. I would track progress in the appropriate system, communicate volume concerns early, and perform quality checks before transmission.

What would you do if you discovered that records were about to be sent to an unauthorized recipient?

I would immediately stop the release, secure the records, notify my manager or privacy contact according to policy, and document the issue accurately. I would then help determine the correct recipient and follow the organization’s incident-response process if any information had already been disclosed.

How have you used electronic health record systems and document imaging tools?

I have used health-record and office systems to locate patient charts, review documents, scan and index paper records, and retrieve records for authorized requests. I focus on accurate patient matching, clear document labeling, and verifying image quality so information is complete and accessible.

This job requires significant travel and changing priorities. How would you stay organized and effective?

I would plan travel and site responsibilities in advance, maintain an organized task list, and use standardized workflows at each location. I would communicate proactively with managers and on-site contacts about volume changes, access issues, or competing priorities, while remaining flexible to support urgent needs.

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.

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By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a highly collaborative, remote-first team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We invest in our people and believe in hiring for high-potential and humble individuals who can rapidly grow their responsibilities as the company scales. Datavant is a distributed, remote-first team, and we empower Datavanters to shape their working environment in a way that suits their needs.

This position is responsible for processing all release of information (ROI) specifically medical record requests, in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient’s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient’s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. This position travels 75% or more of their time. This is an intermediate level position with at least 1 year related HIM experience.

You will:

Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Company and Facility policies and procedures.
* Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information.
* Maintain working knowledge of Company and facility software.
* Adhere to the Company’s and Customer facilities Code of Conduct and policies.
* Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating volumes.
* Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.
* Consistent application of medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure.
* Responsible for managing patient health records.
* Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
* Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.
* Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
* Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
* Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
* Answering of inbound/outbound calls.
* May assist with patient walk-ins.
* May assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
* May schedules pick-ups.
* Assist with training associates in the HIS I position.
* Generates reports for manager or facility as directed.
* Must exceed level 1 productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
* Participates in project teams and committees to advance operational strategies and initiatives as needed.
* Acts in a lead role with staff regarding general questions and assists with new hire training and developmental training.
* Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to the table:

* High School Diploma or GED.
* Must be 18 years of age or older.
* Able to travel local/regionally 75% or more of the time.
* Ability to commute between locations as needed.
* Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.
* 1-year Health Information related experience
* Meets and/or exceeds Company’s Productivity Standards
* Basic computer proficiency.
* Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machine, printers, and other general office equipment on a regular basis.
* Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
* Detail and quality oriented as it relates to accurate and compliant information for medical records.
* Strong data entry skills.
* Must be able to work with minimum supervision responding to changing priorities and role needs.
* Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
* Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus points if:

* Previous production/metric-based work experience.
* In-person customer service experience.
* Ability to build relationships with on-site clients and customers.
* Comfortable bringing new ideas, process improvement suggestions, and feedback to internal stakeholders.

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. 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.

Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges for this position are developed with the support of benchmarks and industry best practices.

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](https://www.datavant.com/eeo-commitment-statement). [Know Your Rights](https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal), 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,](https://peopleteam.datavant.com/portal/en/newticket?departmentId=248697000248790029&layoutId=248697000248795462) 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](https://app.tango.us/app/workflow/Greenhouse--Locating-Requisition-ID-2c7d618c8a8a423da4330ff12330695e). 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](https://www.datavant.com/privacy-policy).

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