Lead, Area Health Information Specialist

Company: Datavant
Location: Mount Holly
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

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 Region: Mount Holly, New Jersey (multi-site coverage) Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM EST Travel: Potential weekly travel required — coverage assigned as needed We are seeking an Area Lead – Health Information Specialist to support a 5-site client portfolio within the MT Holly, NJ market. This role is responsible for ensuring operational continuity, service excellence, and compliance across multiple locations. The Area Lead will be stationed daily at a designated home site, but must be flexible to travel to five full-service ROI client locations as needed for coverage, training, PTO support, or unexpected call-outs. The remaining five sites are serviced remotely from the staffed locations. All sites operate in cubicle-based environments shared with client staff . What You’ll Do The Area Lead plays a critical role in maintaining consistent, high-quality Release of Information (ROI) services across multiple client locations. Responsibilities include: 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 ? What We’re Looking For We are seeking a candidate who is: Professional, dependable, and service-oriented • Highly punctual — attendance and reliability are critical • Flexible and comfortable with local travel and changing coverage needs • A strong verbal and written communicator • Organized and able to manage priorities across multiple sites • Confident working independently while supporting a broader team • Experienced in leading, mentoring, or supporting HIS staff (preferred) • Motivated to grow within a healthcare or medical records environment • Experienced with ROI and EMR systems ( required ) Training & Onboarding VROI training provided On-the-job, onsite training during the first 30 days Requirements High School Diploma or GED • Ability to work on-site daily in Mount Holly, 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 • Supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred 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: $17.19 - $23.68 USD 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 . 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. 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, 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 . 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 .

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