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—providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. Location and Schedule: Onsite, Township, 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 One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton Township, NJ. This role covers an employee on FMLA leave and is expected to last a few months. The position is onsite, patient‑facing, and is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and HIPAA‑compliant processing of medical record requests in a fast‑paced healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities 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. Lift up to 20 lbs as needed. 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. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. 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: $15.92 — $19.44 USD. To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many clients require post‑offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID‑19, etc. Exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or 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. For more information about how we collect and use your data, please review our Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Transformcap