Job Description

Salary

$2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

25-079-COMP-ADMIN3

Department

LDH-Capital Area Human Services District

Opening Date

11/26/2025

Closing Date

12/2/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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Why work for CAHS?

Vision:

CAHS excels at making lives better.

Mission:

To deliver caring and responsive services, leading to a better tomorrow.

Philosophy

: CAHS commits to the philosophy that all individuals are valuable members of the community. CAHS exists to help each person served live productively in the location and environment of their choosing and abilities. CAHS staff work as a unified team to provide services and supports that help the person(s) served succeed in work, school, life, and other endeavors they pursue.


We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual for the role of Administrative Coordinator to accurately manage and maintain client's health records, ensuring that all documentation is complete, organized, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.


Reay to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Accepting Direction:

The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Focusing on Customers:

The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the service provided.

Communicating Effectively:

The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect to people and ideas.

Adapting to Change:

The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

Managing Time:

The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

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Two 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

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

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:



Participate in periodic audits to assess the accuracy and completeness of medical records. Process requests for medical records from patients, legal representatives, insurance companies, and other authorized parties. Verify the authenticity and authorization of record requests. Proficiency in using EHR systems to manage and retrieve patient records. Strictly adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations to maintain patient confidentiality. Provide regular updates to management on record management trends and issues. Assist in addressing any discrepancies or deficiencies in documentation.


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational or Job Appointment.

Work Schedule:

9 hours per day Monday - Thursday, 4 hours on Friday.

Location:

Capital Area Human Services District's Compliance Department.

Compensation:

Administrative Coordinator 3 (pay grade level AS-609) has a minimum salary of $13.77/hourly; $1,101.60/bi-weekly.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.



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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Thrinacia.Jenkins2@la.gov

Capital Area Human Services District

12301 Coursey Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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