Licensing Specialist

Job Posting Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where do you belong?

Your career is more than just a job, it's part of your life. Whether you’re a clinician, or non-clinical professional,  at USACS you'll feel a sense of connection working with clinicians and office staff who share your interests and values. We want you to love coming to work each day because you believe in what you do and the people with whom you work. We care about your success.

USACS also understands that location is important. We offer  career opportunities for clinicians and non-clinical support staff from New York to Hawaii and numerous points in between. Our supportive culture,  outstanding benefits and competitive compensation package is best in class.

Job Description

Location: Remote

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate the state licensing process for all STAT, DART, Executive, and Mutual Aid requests, including application preparation, submission, maintenance, renewals, and status reporting.
• Monitor and communicate the process and changes pertaining to state licensing applications, regulations, eligibility, renewal, and deactivation practices.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of state processes to create and maintain licensing process tip sheets for clinicians and the credentialing team.
• Responsible for researching and advising on how state processes will impact license timelines.
• Partner with Credentialing, Provider Enrollment, Risk Management, and Legal to validate and supplement application content.
• Assemble and maintain medical malpractice and/or legal history for STAT physicians.
• Create and maintain comprehensive chronologies for all members of the traveling clinician program(s).
• Responsible for auditing financial reports related to licensing costs.
• Implement creative solutions to efficiently move the licensure process forward and develop alternate pathways for complex applications.
• Effectively prepare and disseminate all communications with a high degree of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Respond to internal and external correspondence calls. Evaluate requests, identify issues, and determine appropriate sources for resolution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of a broad scope of credentialing & medical licensing functions, with emphasis on state board regulations preferred.
• Ability to exhibit a commitment to teamwork, supporting alignment with company and department goals and objectives, assisting others to develop their knowledge of the company and department, and adapting to changes in a positive manner.
• Ability to meet department standards for tracking and reporting process timelines.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce extremely accurate work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify and escalate emerging issues to management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be highly organized and prioritize job tasks and requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain patience and composure in demanding situations.
• Demonstrated history working in a clinical/physician service environment.
• Ability to effectively use oral and written communication skills with clinicians, external agencies, and management in a courteous and professional manner. Must have knowledge of correct English, proper grammar, and spelling.
• Knowledge and skills in using personal computers (Windows) with intermediate/advanced skills with Microsoft Office Programs- Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience required.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 15 pounds. 
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform the job.

Hourly Rate: $21.59 - $39.94