Administrative Coordinator 3
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Administrative Coordinator 3
Salary
$2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly
Location
Gretna, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OPH/SP/221046
Department
LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date
05/13/2026
Closing Date
5/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)
Join the Louisiana Office of Public Health as an Administrative Coordinator 3 and play a vital role in supporting community health services across Jefferson Parish and Region One clinics! In this fast-paced and rewarding position, you'll serve as the frontline connection for patients seeking services in programs such as Immunizations, WIC, Reproductive Health, STD/HIV, Tuberculosis, Vital Records, and more. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment, enjoys helping others, and excels at multitasking with advanced computer systems and patient support services. If you're passionate about public service, professionalism, problem-solving, and making a direct impact on community wellness, we encourage you to apply and grow with a team dedicated to improving public health across Louisiana.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
Demonstrating Business Acumen: The ability to apply business insight, data, and strategy to make informed decisions and achieve organizational goals.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168060) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Serves as intake clerk in public health units, schedules patients for requested services, registers patients, and enters or updates patient information. Contacts interpretation services for patients when required.
To perform these duties the incumbent must use a computer and be adept at local, mainframe, and Internet based programs which may include, using the Electronic Health Record (EHR), LAWIN/Mosaic (WIC management system), LINKS (Louisiana Immunization Network System), LEERS (Louisiana Electronic Event Registration System), Starlims (Laboratory Information Management System), Redcap, Outlook, LA MEDICAID, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.
Solicits income information from clients to determine eligibility for various programs based on federal and state guidelines; assesses appropriate fees based on family income and agency or program fee scales; collects applicable fees and issues receipts using EHR system.
Prepares and deposits fees collected for services to banking institution(s). Reviews and posts daily pending charges. Analyzes daily journal activity reports and works in conjunction with nursing staff to reconcile discrepancies.
Answers and routes incoming calls, takes accurate and complete messages; locates numbers and provides general information to callers. Opens and routes incoming mail; stamps outgoing mail using digital postage machine. Greets visitors and provides requested information.
Prepares all necessary forms needed for operation of clinic. Maintains draft copies. Scans pertinent information into charts. Reviews and responds to requests for medical records.
Gathers information for reports; maintains confidentiality of patients and employees. Reports daily PHU activity data to Clerical Supervisor.
Performs any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor not reflected in job description, but necessary for a smooth operation of clinics.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Region 1-BRCO / Jefferson Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3262109001
Position Number(s): 50372956
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.
For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE (https://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/hr/Forreferenceonly/LDH-Application-Status-Guide-4.2026.pdf) .
Contact Information:
Shambrielle Pooler
Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov (Staff.Email@la.gov)
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp) .
LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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.
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):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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AC: Adapting to Change - How well do you stay flexible and adjust your behavior or work when things change?
I resist change, struggle to adjust, and my performance suffers.
I accept change with help and adjust slowly.
I adjust quickly and stay effective during change.
I lead through change and help others stay grounded and flexible.
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AC: Adapting to Change - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - How well do you meet expectations for workplace behavior, communication, and responsibility, especially when under pressure?
I miss deadlines, act unprofessionally, or avoid responsibility for my actions or workplace expectations.
I meet basic standards for work quality, behavior, and communication when given occasional reminders or support.
I meet expectations, follow policies, and communicate respectfully and clearly-even in difficult situations.
I model professionalism and ethics, adapt under pressure, and build trust through consistent and responsible behavior.
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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?
I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.
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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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State of Louisiana
Address
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Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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