HEALTH INFORMATION COORDINATOR 1, 2, OR 3

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Health insurance (post-retirement)

10 paid holidays

Sick and annual leave rollover

Deferred compensation plan

Flexible benefits plan

Alternative work schedules (including

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services seeks a Health Information Coordinator at Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, LA. The role supports medical records management in a 24-hour facility, ensures HIPAA-compliant documentation flow, and coordinates information between medical, administrative, and security staff.

Appointment is a JOB APPOINTMENT (temporary up to four years) with potential conversion to a permanent probational position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, organize, and update offender medical records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of medical documentation into electronic and paper health information systems.
• Coordinate the flow of health information between medical, administrative, and security staff.
• Process requests for medical records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and departmental policy.
• Monitor records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
• Prepare, file, and retrieve medical charts and documentation as needed by clinical staff.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation logs, and record-keeping for clinical encounters.
• Support audits, quality assurance reviews, and reporting requirements related to health information management.
• Maintain secure storage and controlled access to all medical records and protected health information.
• Provide administrative support to the medical department, including data entry, tracking, and documentation management.

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

Dixon Correctional Institute

Jackson, La

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Job Duties:

• Maintain, organize, and update offender medical records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of medical documentation into electronic and paper health information systems.
• Coordinate the flow of health information between medical, administrative, and security staff.
• Process requests for medical records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and departmental policy.
• Monitor records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
• Prepare, file, and retrieve medical charts and documentation as needed by clinical staff.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation logs, and record-keeping for clinical encounters.
• Support audits, quality assurance reviews, and reporting requirements related to health information management.
• Maintain secure storage and controlled access to all medical records and protected health information.
• Provide administrative support to the medical department, including data entry, tracking, and documentation management.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

JOB APPOINTMENT

• A job appointment is a temporary job lasting up to four years; however, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
• This position may also be filled as a probational appointment if a non-temporary position becomes available in the recruitment process.

If filled by probation, a permanent classified LA State employee, if selected, may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Career Progression Group: HEALTH INFORMATION COORDINATOR 1, 2, OR 3

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on level of experience.

Other Important Information:

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, 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.
  • This is a 24-hour facility.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

Christy Rossin
Human Resources Department
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