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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 the Louisiana Department of Health

Join a team that makes a direct impact in communities across the state! This position serves as the agency’s front-line support to the public by assisting members with case updates, answering questions about benefits and eligibility, supporting outreach events, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of important information. If you enjoy helping others, providing excellent customer service, and working in a fast-paced environment where your work truly matters, we encourage you to apply!

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.

Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.

Requirements

Three 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.

Qualifications

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

· Assist applicants and enrollees with walk-in inquiries and provide professional customer service regarding eligibility services. 

· Answer and manage incoming office telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff. 

· Receive, review, sort, image, and route incoming documentation to Eligibility Analysts for timely processing. 

· Process demographic updates and other routine case actions to support timely eligibility determinations. 

· Maintain and organize electronic and physical files and records in accordance with established procedures. 

· Prepare and process outgoing correspondence and mail to applicants, enrollees, and other appropriate parties. 

· Provide administrative support to Eligibility Field Operations staff and perform other duties as necessary to promote efficient and timely access to Medicaid services.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Eligibility Field Operations / Rapides Parish

Appointment Type: Probational appointment

Cost Center: 305-2050407

Position Number(s): 76337


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:

Paula.Jackson@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton 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 Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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.


Date Posted
09/30/2026
Job Reference
MVA/PJ/226719
Organization
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Location
Alexandria, LA 71301
Category
Administrative
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