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Administrative Coordinator 4

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Administrative Coordinator 4

Salary

$2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly

Location

Covington, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OPH/SP/218530

Department

LDH-Office of Public Health

Opening Date

03/09/2026

Closing Date

3/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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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 (

This position may be filled in the following parishes: St. Tammany Parish

Be a key part of delivering essential public health services to your community! This vital administrative role at the St. Tammany Parish Health Unit supports a variety of impactful programs including WIC, Immunizations, Tuberculosis, Reproductive Health, and Vital Records. In this fast-paced environment, you'll coordinate important administrative operations, assist patients at the front desk, manage records and program logistics, and help ensure clinics run smoothly. You'll also serve as the Local Registrar for Vital Records and play an important role in emergency preparedness efforts that support community health and safety. If you're organized, adaptable, and passionate about supporting public health services,apply today and make a difference in your community!

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.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere ( .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• The incumbent performs clerical and administrative duties primarily at the St. Tammany Parish Health Unit within the Office of Public Health/Region 9 but may also be assigned to work in other parish health units in the region. The position may require sporadic or routine travel outside of the employee's domicile parish to perform clerical related duties.

• This position coordinates complex administrative duties for service delivery of various programs, such as Reproductive Health, WIC, Immunizations, Vital Records, Tuberculosis (TB) Program, as well as Property Management. The position is also responsible for duties associated with property control, ordering supplies and equipment, purchasing and procurement, petty cash custodian, timekeeping and travel.

• This position serves as the Local Registrar for Vital Records in the ST. TAMMANY Parish Health Unit.

• The incumbent will also perform clerical duties such as but not limited to answering/addressing telephone and front desk inquiries, scheduling appointments, making reminder calls, using various electronic health records systems to document patient information, performing eligibility screening and insurance verification for services, and fee screening and collections.

• Performance of these duties requires intermediate computer skills, as well as knowledge of organizational structure, agency administrative policies and practices, and program funding knowledge.

• The incumbent, when directed, is required to respond to public health emergencies in a designated role at a specified site including but not limited to a Medical Needs Shelter or a Point of Dispensing site. Participated in emergency preparedness drills and activities are required.

• Accepts and performs additional duties, which may not be listed, but are deemed essential for the smooth operation of the clinics and the agency.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:Office of Public Health / Region 9-BRCO / St. Tammany Parish

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Probationary appointment.

Cost Center: 326#######

Position Number(s): 84464

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.

Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

...@la.gov (...@la.gov)

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-###-####

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-###-####.

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 ( .

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

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

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 ( 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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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.

• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.

• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.

• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - 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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To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type “N/A” if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.

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State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) ###-####

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