Administrative Assistant 5

Administrative Assistant 5The 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. Be part of work that makes a difference! Are you someone who enjoys helping others, keeping things organized, and making sure the details come together? Do you take pride in being dependable, communicating with kindness, and helping a team succeed? The Medical Vendor Administration within the Louisiana Department of Health is looking for an Administrative Assistant 5 to provide important administrative support to our leadership team. This is an opportunity to bring your organizational skills, thoughtful communication, and problem-solving abilities to a team working to support Louisiana's Medicaid program. We recognize that strong administrative professionals are essential to a successful organization. In this role, your work will help keep daily operations running smoothly, support effective communication, and allow team members to focus on their responsibilities and the people we serve. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others. Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Detail to Special DutyCost Center: 3052090501 Position Number(s): 2713

Division of Human ResourcesPO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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.