Revenue Specialist III, ROPS

Posting Date

10 / 21 / 2025 5200 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027, United States of America

The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist III supports DaVita's HIM operations by managing the release of Protected Health Information (PHI) in response to government audits, payor inquiries, patient requests,

and third-party Release of Information (ROI) requests.

This position ensures that all disclosures of PHI are compliant with Federal and State regulations, HIPAA laws, and organizational policies.

The HIM Specialist III plays a vital role in safeguarding patient privacy and maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to service excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This position also provides subject matter expertise in PHI release processes and may mentor junior teammates, lead projects, and assist with training.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in developing tools and dashboards to support Health Information Management (HIM) process optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements in process, technology, and training
• Provide analytical support and develop tools that enhance HIM operations' ability to identify current and future performance issues
• Conduct research on industry best practices and standards in health information to support performance goal setting and process standardization
• Audit both electronic and paper medical records for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation; correct errors as necessary
• Ensure integrity and consistency in data flow and transmission across internal systems and stakeholders
• Prepare comprehensive and compliant medical record packets in response to audit requests, including RAC, CERT, ADR, OIG, and others
• Analyze medical documentation for coding accuracy and compliance (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS)
• Compile, draft, and submit appeals and redeterminations to Fiscal Intermediaries
• Collaborate with clinics and other teams to obtain hard copy and / or electronic records as needed
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for audit processes, documentation regulations, and compliance requirements
• Train and mentor teammates on documentation standards, government payor audits, and ROI protocols
• Conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews on submitted medical record packets to ensure audit readiness
• Actively participate in policy review and revision through eP&P committees
• Support the maintenance of the electronic health record (EHR) and contribute to future system upgrades and implementations
• Lead and contribute to special projects related to medical documentation, audits, and operational improvements
• Review and fulfill Release of Information (ROI) requests from government agencies, commercial payors, patients, and third parties
• Ensure all PHI disclosures are handled in full compliance with HIPAA, federal / state regulations, and DaVita internal policies
• Manage escalated or complex ROI requests with professionalism, discretion, and accuracy
• Maintain complete and detailed documentation of records processed and disclosures made
• Respond to audit requests within mandated timeframes to support compliance and reimbursement efforts
• Liaise with legal, compliance, and clinical teams for complex or sensitive cases
• Consistently uphold and model patient confidentiality and data privacy standards
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of job aids, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials
• Participate in and support ongoing process improvement and documentation initiatives across the HIM team

What We'll Provide :

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Wage Range for the role is $20.00 - $31.00 / hour.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link : DaVita.jobs / WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at

Colorado Residents : Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.