Administrative Coordinator 1 - 2 (Outpatient Clinic)

State of Louisiana; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Coordinator 1/2 role for State of Louisiana is located in the Outpatient Clinic, working Monday to Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM. The starting hourly rate is $10.50, with salary ranges dependent on qualifications as posted on the Civil Service site.

This entry-level position offers exposure to clerical duties and patient scheduling in a hospital setting. No prior experience is required; the role emphasizes reliability, accountability, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Ability to follow directions from higher in the chain of command.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain computer data for Cadence Scheduling.
• Act as a primary contact person for scheduling and rescheduling patient appointments.
• Answer phones, process work queues, and routing messages.
• Retrieve, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail to the appropriate clinic staff.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Demonstrating Accountability

Communicating Effectively

Job description

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board-certified physicians.

The Administrative Coordinator 1/2 is located in the Outpatient Clinic to provide a variety of clerical duties in support of staff and patients.

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.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

No experience or training is required.

Job Duties:

• Maintain computer data for Cadence Scheduling.
• Act as a primary contact person for scheduling and rescheduling patient appointments.
• Answer phones, process work queues, and routing messages.
• Retrieve, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail to the appropriate clinic staff.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: The Administrative Coordinator 1/2 position is located in the Outpatient Clinic.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Administrative Coordinator 1 to Administrative Coordinator2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. The starting salary for the Administrative Coordinator1 $10.50 hourly.