Lead Health Information Specialist

Job overview

The Lead Health Information Specialist role is hybrid, supporting sites in St. Louis and Earth City, MO, with compensation not specified. The position supports Datavant’s release-of-information services and healthcare data collaboration work. The specialist processes medical record requests accurately and efficiently while protecting patient privacy and complying with HIPAA and facility policies. The lead also supports staff questions and training, helping maintain consistent service and productivity in a high-volume environment.

What you'll do

• Receive and process patient health information requests
• safeguard confidential information and apply privacy regulations
• manage and assemble patient records
• create digital images for electronic medical records
• retrieve and transmit records appropriately
• answer inbound and outbound calls
• support general questions and new-hire and developmental training
• lead training sessions
• document information across platforms
• meet site productivity expectations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead health information specialist

hybrid

earth city mo

st. louis mo

datavant

medical records

release of information

hipaa

patient privacy

staff training

monday–friday

8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) savings plan, tuition assistance, onsite and virtual training, job shadowing, and company-provided equipment.

Why this role

Hybrid role with required travel to support sites in St. Louis and Earth City, MO. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CST; overtime may be required during peak seasons. At least one year of related health information management experience is specified.

About the employer

Datavant is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services. Sector: 62.