We're Hiring!

Opening Date: 04/13/2026

Closing Date: 04/22/2026

Title: HEALTH INFORMATION COORD 1,2 or 3

Employee Type: Staff- Classified

Department: LSUNO Oral Surgery 

Campus Location:  ORAL SURGERY BATON ROUGE CLINIC

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The HIC works independently. The employee answers directly to the Office Manager. The employee must be able to phone lines in a courteous and polite manner. The employee must be able to direct all calls or be willing to find the information requested by the caller. The employee must be knowledgeable in computer skills, fax machine, scanning, and copier. The employee must be flexible.

Other Information About the Position

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

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: None

Number of years required to perform the job: 1

Type of experience required to perform the job: For HIC 1, 1 year of administrative experience. For HIC 3, Two years of experience in administrative services in a medical setting.

Substitution: HIC 1-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.

Special Instructions Summary

• This is a Civil Service Position
• 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.

Additional Information About This Position

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Will have knowledge of HIC1 and HIC 2 duties.
• Receives and ensures that all referral paperwork submitted is processed.
• Enters all the patient data in WinOMS, 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

Core competencies include:

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.

Appointment Type: Classified Probational 

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; work hours will be determined by the department

 Work Location: 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste.306 Medical Plaza 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Compensation: There is a starting rate of $18.75 for the HIC3, $16.37 for the HIC2 and $15.30 for theHIC1 per hour.
Pay is dependent upon applicants’ qualifications. There is an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.

Additional Information About Our School/Department

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ora Jones
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.7378