Health Information Specialist

Health Information Specialist

One of ten districts across Louisiana, MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults, children and families of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes.

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!

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Job Duties and Other Information:

• 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.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. 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: Tanisha Alexander MHSD Human Resources Business Partner View email address on click.appcast.io

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

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Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

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