Administrative Program Specialist A

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Division of Administration/Office of Rick Management has a vacancy for an Administrative Program Specialist A. This is an entry-level administrative professional role within the Medical Review Panel (MRP) Program. The MRP Program is responsible for qualifying medical malpractice coverage for all public state healthcare providers under LA R.S. 40:1237 et seq. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competencies in accepting direction, following policies and procedures, and making accurate judgments. The Division of Administration serves as the state government's management arm, overseeing various functions including capital construction, community development grants, budget development, technology services, guidance on purchasing and contracting, and administering federal disaster recovery funds.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Capable of developing a sound understanding of R.S. 40:1237.2, the MRP enabling legislation, to perform duties effectively and with care.
• General knowledge of state procedures and policies and practice individual discretion in their application.

Nice To Haves

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• 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.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for critical mail handling and distribution processes that propel all operations of the MRP Office.
• Responsible for MRP financial/cash management activities and related risk compliance functions for filing fees received, attributable to each public claim.
• Supports the MRP Director and a senior co-worker in organizing or maintaining paper and/or electronic files, logs, and various document or timeline tracking systems.
• Serves as the Unit Records Coordinator for MRP, to ensure statutory compliance with Records and Information Management functions related to records retention, storage, and retrieval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level