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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.

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Looking for an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while making a positive impact on your community? Join our team as a Medicaid Student Worker! Help support timely Medicaid eligibility processing by organizing and processing documents, assisting frontline staff, and keeping essential operations running smoothly. Your contributions will help eligible individuals access the healthcare coverage they need to support their health and well-being. Apply today and be part of a team that makes a difference!

Requirements

Verification of student status and enrollment will be required upon hire. 

Qualifications

Job Duties:

  • Sort and distribute incoming mail and documentation for timely processing.
  • Scan and image documents into the appropriate electronic systems.
  • File and maintain documents in accordance with established procedures.
  • Prepare and process outgoing mail.
  • Route incoming documentation to appropriate eligibility analysts for case actions and eligibility determinations.
  • Assist with demographic updates and other administrative tasks to support eligibility operations.
  • Provide clerical and administrative support to frontline staff and field analysts to promote efficient operations and timely access to Medicaid services.

Position-Specific Details:

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

Appointment Type: Student (Unclassified) 

Cost Center: 305-2050408

Position Number(s): 50698549

Compensation: Depends on qualifications


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.


For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.


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
10/19/2026
Job Reference
MVA/PJ/227552
Organization
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Location
Shreveport, LA
Category
Internship/Fellowship
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