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HEALTH INFORMATION COORDINATOR 1-3

Division: Within the Health Information Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA 

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana 

ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and positive individual to join our team as a Health Information Coordinator!

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.

Qualifications

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

  • Coordinates the record retrieval for all unscheduled outpatient clinic visits, inpatient nurse stations, and the emergency room and follows up on records not located for patient care in a timely manner by assisting physicians and other healthcare workers using knowledge and expertise in health record requirements and policies.  
  • Reviews, classifies, monitor, and maintains health care records by updating patient files, filing, compiling statistics, and identifying and correcting record errors on reports. 
  • Documents and tracks record deficiencies and updates computerized database by preparing reports of the number of physicians' incomplete records for designated medical and administrative staff. 
  • Participate in education trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility. 

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:  The position may be filled as a 4 year Job Appointment.
Compensation:  This position has a Minimum Hire Rate:  $1,200.80 bi-weekly/ $15.01 hourly.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 


*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

 

Contact Information: 
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Candice Burkes
ELMHS/Human Resources Department
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0535

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Date Posted
12/19/2025
Job Reference
ELMHS12.18.25HIC1-3
Organization
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Location
Jackson, LA 70802
Category
Data Science
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