HEALTH INFORMATION COORDINATOR 1-3

DOC-Louisiana State Penitentiary; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State Penitentiary is seeking a Health Information Coordinator to manage and organize health records and medical information within a correctional facility. The role supports medical operations, ensures proper filing and recording, and protects confidential health information for inmates and staff.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to maintain strict confidentiality while assisting medical and administrative staff with records management and information

Qualifications

• One year of administrative services experience or training in a business/clerical curriculum.
• Experience handling health records and familiarity with privacy regulations is preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and organize records.

Responsibilities

• Complete orders from Physicians, Nurses, Administrators and other Medical Staff regarding physical and electronic medical records.
• Reviewing, scanning, indexing, uploading and attaching paper records and documents into EHR while maintaining security and confidentiality.
• Retrieves and updates patient records upon request and maintains custody files for records removed from department.
• Performs all Medical Record functions involving physical (paper) health information records and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Skills

Administrative experience

Medical records management

Confidentiality

Education

Business/clerical training

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, 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.

The Louisiana State Penitentiary is currently seeking applicants for the position of Health Information Coordinator 1–3, a position that plays an important role in supporting the facility’s medical operations through the management and organization of health records and medical information. This position is responsible for maintaining medical records, ensuring documentation is properly filed and recorded, protecting confidential health information, and assisting medical and administrative staff with records management and information tracking. The Health Information Coordinator helps ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and privacy regulations while supporting the daily operations of the medical department. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this position. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in healthcare administration, medical records, and information management to become part of a professional team supporting healthcare services within one of Louisiana’s largest correctional institutions.

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.

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.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the required general experience.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Complete orders from Physicians, Nurses, Administrators and other members of Medical Staff regarding physical and electronic medical records.
• Reviewing, scanning, indexing, uploading and attaching paper records and documents into EHR while maintaining the security and confidentiality of all health information.
• Retrieves and updates patient records upon request and maintains custody files for records removed from department.
• Performs all Medical Record functions involving physical (paper) health information records and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work with: Adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type:PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Career Progression Group:

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on level of experience.
• To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, click HERE.

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 employmentby 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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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Ph: [phone]

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