What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Coordinator 1 or 2 position at State of Louisiana?
LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Pediatric Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Health Information Coordinator 1 or 2.
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.
Duties and responsibilities included but not limited to:
- Enters all of the patient data in the electronic health record.
- Schedules all screening patients and returning patients which may include Oral Surgery patients and General Practice Resident patients.
- Schedules all dental students’ patients in axium when needed
- Schedules all dental hygiene students’ patients.
- Greets patients with a positive attitude
- Communicates well with the diverse population of patients, the faculty, students and staff.
- Explains the compliance rules to the patient in a concise and proper way
- Assigns a clinic number to all new patients
- Answers phone line and direct all calls to the proper area.
- Assists faculty and students in gathering information concerning a patient.
- Notifies students of patient cancellations.
- Is flexible to change working areas if needed
Core competencies include:
- Communicating effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided
- Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Health Information Coordinator 1 or 2
Location: 1100 Florida Ave. New Orleans LA 70119
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Compensation: Starting pay is based on the applicant's qualifications.Health Information Coordinator 2: $16.37/hour
Health Information Coordinator 1: $15.30/hour
Additional Compensation
$1.00/hour Longevity Pay for eligible hours worked
- This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
- Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.
- This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months
To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link: http://careers.lsuhsc.edu/cw/en-us/job/497269?lApplicationSubSourceID=
* 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.
Additional Information About Our School/Department
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ora Jones
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.7378
Salary : $2,652 - $4,779