Health Information Coordinator 2

Salary : $2,838.00 - $5,113.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: MHSD-225275- TA
Department: Metropolitan Human Services District
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
MHSD is one of ten districts across Louisiana, 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.


We are currently hiring for a Health Information Coordinator 2

The incumbent in the Health Information Coordinator 2 position plays a crucial role in the management and organization of healthcare data within the Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) - CareLogic - Electronic Health Record (EHR) system(s), in accordance with the agency's admissions and billing criteria. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the accurate and secure collection, storage, and retrieval of person served information, as well as ensuring compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations. The incumbent in the Health Information Coordinator position collaborates with various internal healthcare professionals/clinicians to maintain the integrity and accessibility of health records.

Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives!

Minimum Qualifications


One year of experience in administrative services in a medical setting.

Job Specification


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

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

Responsible for coordinating client registration and intake, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with agency policies. Serves as a primary point of contact for clients while supporting clinic operations and maintaining confidentiality.

• Collect, verify, and enter client demographic, financial, and clinical information in the EHR
• Explain clinic processes, rights/responsibilities, and complete intake documentation
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist with Medicaid enrollment
• Schedule, reschedule, and confirm appointments, including telehealth readiness
• Maintain required logs, reports, and documentation
• Manage calls, voicemails, and client communications
• Provide backup support for front desk operations and perform other duties as assigned

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
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities
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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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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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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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• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
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• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others