HEALTH INFORMATION COORDINATOR 1, 2 or 3

Posting number: LSUNO00059327y260731/OJ

Department: LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Job classification: HEALTH INFORMATION COORDINATOR 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Health Services, Customer Service, Health Care Support

Summary
LSU Health Sciences Center offers a challenging academic environment with the best attributes of a health sciences center. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. We appreciate your interest in joining our LSU Health New Orleans community. As a campus of Louisiana State University, LSU Health New Orleans offers excellent benefits including health care and retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave.


LSU Health Sciences Center offers a challenging academic environment with the best attributes of a health sciences center. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. We appreciate your interest in joining our LSU Health New Orleans community. As a campus of Louisiana State University, LSU Health New Orleans offers excellent benefits including health care and retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave.
LSU Health School of Dentistry Baton Rouge Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department is seeking a motivated applicant for the position of Health Information Coordinator 1, 2 or 3



Examples of dutiesOne 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. QualificationsThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Supplemental information
The candidate applying should possess the following Core Competencies 

• 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.
  
  

Duties and responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Receives and ensures that all referral paperwork submitted is processed.
• Enters all the patient data in Win OMS, Axium, and one drive.
• Advise patients on insurance specific guidelines and notify them of non-covered services.
• Collects payments from patient for services.
• Completes encounter slips for billing
• Secure all payment deposits
• Ensures the scheduling of all follow up visits
• Assists in reviewing accounts receivables and clearing out reports as needed
• Assists with obtaining medical clearance from outside medical doctors, track clearances assuring approval was received as needed.
• Communicates well with diverse population of patients, faculty, students, and staff

Appointment Type:  Classified Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Health Information Coordinator 1, 2, or 3.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Work Location: 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Compensation:    Starting pay is based on the applicant's qualifications.

• Health Information Coordinator 3:  $18.75/hour

• 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

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


 To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link: http://careers.lsuhsc.edu/cw/en-us/job/497113?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.


For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ora Jones
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504-568-7378