Licensing Analyst 1-3

LA State Board-Medical Examiners; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners seeks a Licensing Analyst to support licensure and renewal processes within the Licensure Division. You will review applications, verify diplomas and licenses, and interact with applicants, licensees, and authorities.

Responsibilities include data analysis, interviews coordination, and reporting for security clearances to ensure compliant licensure decisions. Career progression opportunities exist across analyst levels.

Qualifications

• Three years of licensing experience or six years of general full-time work experience; or a bachelor's degree.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours equals one year of experience; max 120 semester hours substitutes for four years.

Responsibilities

• Process licenses and renewals, review documents, and ensure compliance with Practice Acts, Rules, Regulations, and State Statutes.
• Learn and apply licensure and renewal processes for all regulated practitioners.
• Interact with licensees, applicants, and others via phone, email, or in person; verify data for eligibility and qualifications.
• Conduct pre-licensure investigations and schedule interviews with Board members; handle security clearance data.

Skills

Team building

Effective communication

Results orientation

Policy compliance

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mission:

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.

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.

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:

Theresa Warren

LSBME

504-356-4253

[e-mail]