Louisiana State University

Medicaid Program Supervisor

Louisiana State University • $56K — $110K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in health or social service program management, evaluation or development.
  • Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Advanced degree/Juris Doctorate plus 2 years of relevant experience is an alternative qualification.
  • Ability to follow and adapt policies while ensuring compliance with legal standards.
  • Strong leadership skills to build and guide effective teams.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and schedule call center staff to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Monitor and evaluate call quality, performance metrics, and service agreements.
  • Resolve escalated customer concerns with a high standard of service.
  • Conduct performance reviews and coaching sessions for team development.
  • Provide guidance to ensure adherence to policies and service standards.
  • Promote a positive work environment fostering engagement and accountability.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for better service delivery.

Benefits

  • Premium pay for longevity up to $2.00/hr.
  • Bilingual premium pay opportunity up to $2.50/hr. for applicable candidates.
Full Job Description
Salary : $4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: MVA/SP/226543
Department: LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
Make an impact where it matters most! As a Call Center Supervisor, you'll lead and develop a high-performing team while ensuring members receive timely, accurate, and exceptional service. From coaching staff and monitoring performance to resolving escalated concerns and driving process improvements, you'll play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly and helping members understand their benefits and access the care they need. If you're a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about service excellence, we encourage you to apply!
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

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.

Leading Effective Teams: The ability to build, guide, and motivate teams to achieve goals through collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose.
Managing Performance: The ability to plan, monitor, and document employee performance throughout the year.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.

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 Specification

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

Job Duties:

  • Supervises call center staff, manages schedules, and ensures adequate staffing to support daily operations and service levels.
  • Monitors call quality, productivity, performance metrics, and service level agreements to ensure established goals are consistently met.
  • Handles escalated customer concerns and provides timely resolution to complex issues while maintaining a high standard of customer service.
  • Conducts calibrations, performance reviews, and coaching sessions to support employee development and improve team performance.
  • Provides ongoing guidance and feedback to ensure staff understand and adhere to department policies, procedures, and service standards.
  • Maintains team morale and promotes a positive work environment that encourages engagement, accountability, and effective performance.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement and ensures call center staff provide accurate information regarding eligibility, covered services, and providers to help members access needed care.


Position-Specific Details:
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Eligibility Field Operations-Region 8 / Ouachita Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment, Detail to Special Duty, or WAE appointment

Cost Center: 3052050411

Position Number(s): 50698296

Compensation: This position is eligible for Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity. Bilingual applicants may be eligible for premium pay up to $2.50 hourly for hours worked only.
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE
Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler
LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
  • I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
  • I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
  • I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
  • I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

02

DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
03

FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?
  • I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
  • I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
  • I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
  • I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

04

FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
05

LET: Leading Effective Teams - How well do you guide and support teams to work together and reach shared goals?
  • I struggle to provide direction, build trust, or communicate effectively. I avoid delegation or decision-making.
  • I offer basic guidance and occasional feedback, but sometimes delay addressing issues or miss important gaps.
  • I set clear direction, encourage teamwork, communicate well, make sound decisions, and delegate tasks effectively.
  • I build high-performing teams, empower others, adapt communication to the situation, and lead with vision and trust.

06

LET: Leading Effective Teams - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
07

Are you bilingual? If yes, list the language(s) you read, write, and speak fluently. Enter "N/A" if not bilingual.
08

To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type "N/A" if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.
Required Question

About Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University (LSU) is a public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was founded in 1853 as the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy, and became Louisiana State University in 1870. LSU offers over 235 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 14 colleges and schools, including the E. J. Ourso College of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. The university is also home to the LSU Agricultural Center and the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. LSU has a strong athletic program, with its teams known as the LSU Tigers.
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