Licensing Analyst 1-3

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

LASERS retirement information

Job summary

The Licensing Analyst 1/2/3 role is with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners in the Licensure Division. The primary duties involve processing licenses and renewals, reviewing Practice Acts, Rules and Regulations, and State Statutes that regulate licensure for medical and allied health practitioners.

You will learn the licensure process, interact with applicants and licensees via phone, email, or in person, and conduct investigations and data reviews to determine eligibility and

Qualifications

• Three years of licensing experience or six years of general full-time work experience with a degree.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience substituting 30 semester hours for one year of experience allowed, up to 120 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Process licenses and renewals; review acts, rules, and statutes governing licensure.
• Interact with licensees, applicants, and professionals via phone, email, or in person.
• Verify diplomas and licenses for authenticity and eligibility.
• Conduct investigations and coordinate interviews with Board members.
• Prepare and analyze security clearance data and official reports.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Driving results

Policy adherence

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Six years of full-time work experience

Job description

Mission

About this Job

The mission of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is to protect and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana through licensing, regulation, research, and discipline of physicians and allied health professionals in a manner that protects the rights and privileges of the licensees.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

• Building and Supporting Teams: Works well with others, contributes consistently, and supports the team.


• Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.


• Driving Results: Sets clear goals, stays focused, owns outcomes, and uses feedback to improve.


• Following Policies and Procedures: Applies and explains policies accurately, adapts in routine cases, and helps improve procedures.


• Using Data: Collects accurate data, finds patterns, shares insights clearly, and uses data to make informed, ethical decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; 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 Specification

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

Job Duties

This Licensing Analyst 1/2/3 position is in our Licensure Division. The majority of duties and responsibilities involve processing licenses and renewals, which include reviewing, studying, and maintaining a working knowledge of Practice Acts, Rules and Regulations, and State Statutes that regulate the licensing of all medical and allied health practitioners under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Learns and demonstrates proficiency in the licensure and renewal process for all practitioners regulated by the LSBME. Interacts with licensees, applicants, and other professional contacts via telephone, e-mail, or face-to-face. Examines and analyzes data submitted by and/or on behalf of each applicant for licensure for accuracy, authenticity, and completeness of factual information to document the determination of eligibility and qualification for licensure. Conducts pre-licensure investigations of each applicant for eligibility and/or qualifications for licensure. Conducts investigations through personal interviews as needed and/or directed. Schedules and coordinates all aspects of requisite interviews of applicants with Board members. Receives, safeguards, records, analyzes, and prepares reports of security clearance data, which includes fingerprint identification, provided by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for licenses. Advises applicants and/or licensees of the status of the application and/or requests relative to the requisite information for further disposition of the same. Receives and reviews professional examination results and advises and makes recommendations to examinees, examines, advisory committees, and superiors. Receives, analyzes, and verifies the authenticity of diplomas and licenses submitted by applicants, licensees, institutions, and/or other licensing authorities.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type

Probational

Career Progression

This position participates in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Licensing Analyst 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

The starting salary for this position is as follows:

• Licensing Analyst 1 $1348.80


• Licensing Analyst 2 $1442.20


• Licensing Analyst 3 $1652.00

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

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Theresa Warren

LSBME

504-356-4253

[e-mail]

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.

Benefits

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