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Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin.  The required information is listed below in the job posting.  

You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.  

Department

Job Description

• Provide clerical and administrative support such as answering phones, taking messages, prepare mailings, filing, scheduling meetings, sending meeting invitations, and compiling meeting minutes.
• Prepare Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, agendas, reports, special projects and other documents.
• Assist with the development, proofreading, and editing of Program reports, white papers, abstracts and fact sheets.
• Review multiple databases to research individual Medicaid application and enrollment status, receipt of Medicaid cards for Program participants, release dates for Program participants.
• Compile Excel workbooks to request updates of Medicaid records and submit help tickets as needed.
• Assist with tracking local and Federal legislation related to Program. 
• Assist with survey design and compiling survey responses.
• Attend meetings, webinars on supervisor’s behalf.
• Conduct scholarly research and literature reviews on topics related to program or target population as needed.
• Keep supervisor informed of any problems or potential problems with program implementation or monitoring.
• Maintain discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment when working with client PHI.
• Assist LDH management with day-to-day tasks.
• Other tasks as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or 6 years of professional work experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Must be able to pass a background check and gain admittance to correctional facilities.

DESIRED:  

• Advanced degree.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience in healthcare, health administration, social work or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience in Medicaid programs, the justice-involved population, or criminal justice system.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience with LDH systems or programs utilized by the Department.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external clients in diverse communities and community organizations.

salary: 37-47k

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive 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.