| Location | Jackson, LA |
| Salary | $2,652–$4,779 |
HEALTH INFORMATION COORDINATOR 1, 2, OR 3
Salary
$2,652.00 - $4,779.00 Monthly
Location
Jackson, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
409-26-029
Department
DOC-Dixon Correctional Institute
Opening Date
09/01/2026
Closing Date
9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections -
Corrections Services
DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE
Jackson, La
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
Dixon Correctional Institute is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Health Information Coordinator to join our medical services team. This role is responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing offender health records in accordance with state and federal regulations, departmental policies, and established healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to accuracy, proficiency in medical documentation practices, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.
Why work for DOC?
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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:
Maintain, organize, and update offender medical records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Ensure accurate and timely entry of medical documentation into electronic and paper health information systems.
Coordinate the flow of health information between medical, administrative, and security staff.
Process requests for medical records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and departmental policy.
Monitor records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
Prepare, file, and retrieve medical charts and documentation as needed by clinical staff.
Assist with scheduling, documentation logs, and record-keeping for clinical encounters.
Support audits, quality assurance reviews, and reporting requirements related to health information management.
Maintain secure storage and controlled access to all medical records and protected health information.
Provide administrative support to the medical department, including data entry, tracking, and documentation management.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: JOB APPOINTMENT
Career Progression Group: HEALTH INFORMATION COORDINATOR 1, 2, OR 3
Other Important Information:
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.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Christy Rossin
Human Resources Department
Christy.Rossin@la.gov
Ph: (225) 634-6208
Fax: (225) 342-5968
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:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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Are you currently a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government (STATE EMPLOYEE)?
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If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
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Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm