Health Information Specialist

State of Louisiana • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

MHSD is seeking a detail-oriented Health Information Specialist to support data management, outcome and satisfaction surveys, quality monitoring, and system support. This position will work with CareLogic and TeleSage to maintain data integrity, monitor health records, prepare reports, and provide technical and administrative support. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and able to exercise independent judgment while supporting quality improvement initiatives and providing accurate information to leadership for informed decision-making. If you are looking for a meaningful opportunity to combine health information management, data analysis, technology, and quality improvement, we invite you to apply for the Health Information Specialist position with MHSD. Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives !

Requirements

• Three years of experience in medical records or as a patient coder; OR Two years of experience in medical records or as a patient coder plus registration with the American Health Information Management Association, as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); OR A bachelor’s degree in health information.

Responsibilities

• Ensures outcome and satisfaction data is collected, entered, and maintained with integrity, accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Oversees survey administration processes, including data entry, tracking, and data management.
• Collects, categorizes, and compiles survey and quality monitoring results and prepares reports for leadership.
• Provides administrative and technical support for CareLogic, including data entry, workflow tracking, and user support.
• Monitors, maintains, and audits health records in CareLogic to ensure data accuracy and integrity for reporting.
• Provides system management support for TeleSage, including user account management, access maintenance, and technical assistance.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in reviewing data, applying quality standards, and identifying potential issues.
• Participates in quality monitoring, compliance reviews, and performance improvement activities, including identifying areas of deficit and recommending improvement strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level