Administrative Program Specialist A

: Salary $3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number PCF-APSA-Surcharge-208348-SC Department Patients' Compensation Fund Oversight Board Division Patient's Compensation Fund Opening Date 04/30/2025 Closing Date 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

Supplemental Information

ABOUT THE PATIENT'S COMPENSATION FUND The Patient's Compensation Fund (PCF) was created in 1975 to provide an affordable and guaranteed medical malpractice coverage system for the private healthcare providers in the state. The Patient's Compensation Fund is an off-State budget entity of the State, which is 100 percent self-funded, and governed by the PCF Oversight Board. The Patient's Compensation Fund provides protection for the healthcare system, keeping costs down, and providing a guaranteed pool of funds to pay those citizens injured from medical malpractice of private care providers. We are a small agency invested to retain a skilled, productive, engaged, diverse team that we support through training and development, building connections, and supporting a harmonious work life while delivering quality services to the citizens of Louisiana. ABOUT THIS POSITION Incumbents of this position will use independent judgment and decision-making competencies, possess financial savvy, strong interpersonal skills, and be customer and results oriented to successfully perform responsible, independent administrative functions in support of the Surcharge Unit. Incumbents will maintain a high-level of confidentiality. Incumbents will use effective and professional communication skills while collaborating with internal staff across all PCF units, medical professionals across the State, insurance carriers/agents/brokers across the country, financial institutions, Dept. of Insurance, and the Secretary of State to drive the vision and purpose of this agency. The duties are specific to this agency by Louisiana Statute and therefore incumbents receive specialized training in legal and medical-malpractice terms, commercial and self-insured insurance policies, and training specific to this position as well as training in agency-specific software and programs designed for this agency's records management workflow. Incumbent must be computer savvy and proficient in creating spreadsheets and analyzing data for accountability of time-driven deadlines. Incumbents of this position administer the self-insured program, thus ensuring that the qualifications for being self-insured are in compliance with LA. R.S. 40:1231. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Making Accurate Judgments : The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERSTISED PAY: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. *Please identify ALL work experience with each employer on your job application by submitting a complete job history. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. * For further information about this vacancy contact: Sonja Conerly Patient's Compensation Fund/ Human Resources PO Box 3718 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 View phone number on us.edajobs.com All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PCF is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. PCF is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: 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.

Job Concepts

Function of Work: To perform responsible, administrative functions in support of an organizational unit. OR To manage a specialized departmental or statewide program. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: General from higher-level supervisory personnel. Supervision Exercised: May supervise 1-2 lower level personnel. Location of Work: May be used by all state agencies. Job Distinctions: Note: Agency impact, hierarchy, and reporting relationship patterns will be considered when making allocations to this level. Differs from Administrative Coordinator 4 by the presence of professional duties that involve a variety of administrative functions or responsibility for a specialized departmental or statewide program. Differs from Administrative Specialist-B by the absence of a moderate degree of complexity, impact, or independence in assigned duties and program areas.

Examples of Work

Calculates surcharge rates while correctly assessing length of time in designated classification specialty. Reviews and certifies if the entity and the required criteria is in compliance with regulations by verifying secured funding with financial institutions, insurance annuities, etc. Strong mathematical skills/financial savvy involved in daily calculations in payables and receivables processed monthly. Incumbents of this position may process on average in excess of 450 enrollments per month. Ensures program compliance to Federal and State regulations. Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program. Coordinates program information by ensuring information integrity.

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 Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others