Health Information Specialist
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 3649 - 6566
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Our mission is to oversee the delivery of publicly funded community-based services for mental health addictive disorders and developmental disabilities in our region. We provide critical support to adults children and families experiencing mental illness addiction and developmental or intellectual disabilities.
Make a Difference Every Day
At Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) we are currently seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Health Information Specialistto join our dedicated team and help support our vital mission. The individual in this role will be a key member of the Quality and Data Management Team responsible for managing survey data (e.g. compiling verifying accuracy sorting and data entry into databases).
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies:
- Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
- Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions behaviors performance and decisions.
- Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time money and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
- Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
- 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.
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 bachelors degree in health information.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:
This position is responsible for managing survey data monitoring outcomes and providing system support for both the Electronic Health Record (CareLogic) and the State survey data system (TeleSage).
Key duties include:- independently performing complex administrative tasks
- auditing health records
- compiling and distributing data reports
- participating in quality monitoring and improvement activities
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Tanisha Alexander
Metropolitan Human Services District
3100 General De Gaulle Dr. New Orleans LA 70114
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Information Management
- HIPAA
- FIPS
- Records Management
- Windows
- System Security
- NIST Standards
- IT Support
- DIACAP
- Medical Records
- FISMA
- RMF
