Administrative Coordinator 4

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This is Administrative Coordinator is an administrative managerial clerical and supervisory support service position responsible for assisting the professional staff at the Evangeline Parish Health Unit in the Office of Public Health. This unit provides personal and environmental health services including but not limited to Reproductive Health Immunization (LINKS) Tuberculosis (TB) Women Infant and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC) Childrens Special Health Services (CSHS) Genetics Program Voter Registration (Motor Voter) etc.

Functions in a fast-paced multi-functional complex position. Routinely independently and professionally performs several duties simultaneously including interviewing patients entering patient data in an electronic health record (EHR) system assessing and collecting fees answering telephone inquiries etc.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Provide front-line administrative and program support in a fast-paced Parish Health Unit including interviewing clients answering telephone inquiries entering data into electronic health record systems and supporting personal and environmental health programs.

Screen applicants through interviews to determine eligibility for services based on financial status residency age and program requirements; interpret fee schedules; assess and explain charges; collect and secure payments in accordance with agency policies and confidentiality standards.

Interpret WIC Certifying Professional Authority prescriptions; enter data into LAWIN; issue appropriate food instruments; schedule follow-up appointments; and verify client identity in compliance with program guidelines.

Research and verify client identification across multiple systems to prevent duplicate records; initiate or retrieve patient files; maintain confidentiality; and review electronic records and reports for accuracy and completeness.

Maintain appointment systems files and supplies; run end-of-day reports; and ensure continuity of operations by completing duties manually when automated systems are unavailable.

Serve as Deputy Registrar of Vital Records and perform additional administrative responsibilities such as time administration purchasing property coordination inventory management and other assigned duties to support Parish Health Unit operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Region 4-BRCO / Evangeline Parish

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as a Probationary Promotional appointment

Cost Center:/9992000

Position Number(s):59768

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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

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