Health Information Coordinator 1, 2, Or 3

State of Louisiana•St. Gabriel, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, part of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Health Information Coordinator to join its Medical Department. This position is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees with permanent status. The role is crucial for supporting the Assistant Director of Medical Services and the Medical Director by ensuring accurate, secure, and efficient management of health records and clinical information within a correctional healthcare setting. The position is classified as a DETAIL OF A permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC), with the possibility of permanent promotion if a position becomes available. The hiring level (Coordinator 1, 2, or 3) will be based on the selected applicant's experience, and salary will depend on the level of experience.

Requirements

One year of experience in administrative services; OR One year of training in or completion of a business or clerical-related curriculum from a business school or technical institute.
Applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Health Information Coordinator 1, 2, or 3.
Experience in a correctional healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Maintains strict security and confidentiality of all health information in accordance with federal, state, and departmental regulations, ensuring the integrity and protection of sensitive medical records.
Performs a full range of medical record and administrative support functions using independent judgment, strong organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of Health Information Management (HIM) standards.
Assists physicians and healthcare staff by applying expertise in health records management, facilitating timely access to accurate clinical documentation, and supporting continuity of patient care.
Oversees the intake, review, sorting, and distribution of all medical documents received by the Health Information Management Department, ensuring proper classification, routing, and record integration.
Responds to inquiries regarding the release of medical information and communicates professionally with attorneys, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, treatment center staff, and other authorized parties to ensure compliant and appropriate disclosure of healthcare information.
Independently drafts and prepares correspondence, reports, directives, and policies for Medical Staff leadership, demonstrating initiative, accuracy, and an understanding of departmental philosophy and operational needs.
Manages communication workflows for the Medical and Mental Health Departments, ensuring timely, accurate, and appropriate responses to all incoming and outgoing correspondence, requests, and documentation.