Area Health Information Specialist II

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.

Position Highlights

📍 Leesburg, VA 🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM EST 🚨 Priority: High

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Area Health Information Specialist II to provide full onsite Release of Information (ROI) support. This is a critical, high-priority role supporting patient services, ROI processing, and coverage across multiple client locations as needed.

This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, compassionate with patients, and comfortable working in fast-paced healthcare environments.

💼 Key Responsibilities

This role provides full-service ROI support, including but not limited to:

Onsite ROI processing and medical record request fulfillment

Assisting walk-in patients with record requests and disclosures

Burning patient records to CDs and managing image requests

Scanning, faxing, and handling inbound/outbound ROI workflows

Call support for patients, providers, attorneys, and requestors

Data entry, email correspondence, and administrative support

Monitoring fax queues, inboxes, and shared drives

Supporting coverage at other client locations as assigned

Traveling between client locations as needed for coverage

Collaborating closely with team members and client staff

Performing additional duties as assigned

🎓 Training & Onboarding

Datavant DHISC training

Hands-on, role-specific training during the first 30 days

🎯 Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Prior healthcare, HIM, or ROI experience preferred

Ability to work fully onsite

Willingness to travel locally as coverage needs arise

Proficiency with computers, email, and office equipment

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

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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