Specialist License

Walgreens; Deerfield (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking an Licensing Specialist I to support the daily operations of the licensing department. You will research, prepare, and submit entry level license renewals and assist in obtaining licenses for new locations or special projects.

The role requires attention to regulatory rules across states and effective coordination with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely filings and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of office experience and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, and submit entry level license renewals.
• Research rules and regulations at state/county/city levels affecting license applications.
• Respond to questions and maintain professional communication with internal and external contacts.
• Update data, systems, and resources; inform management of changes.
• Organize department files and participate in projects.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Performs/coordinates basic day to day functions/tasks to support the objectives and successful operation of the department and division. Responsible for preparing and submitting entry level license renewal applications, for supporting the requirements to obtain licenses for new locations or supporting the licensing process for special projects. The Licensing Specialist I is responsible for obtaining all supporting documentation and signatures and ensuring compliance with jurisdiction requirements. Responsibilities may include working directly with licensing jurisdiction and business partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, and submit entry level license renewals.
• Research applicable rules and regulations within each state, county and city taxing jurisdiction affecting the required license applications.
• As appropriate, responds and resolves basic issues and answers questions within understood policies and procedures. Represents the Department professionally and effectively when dealing with internal and external contacts.
• Updates data, systems, and resources. Keeps management and staff informed of changes.
• Organizes and maintains department databases and files on a variety of subjects. Participates in specific projects as requested.
• May coordinate various administrative projects. Participates in gathering research and generates reports as needed. Notifies project participants on timelines and completion dates. Collaborates with customers and advises regarding issues on active projects.
• May coordinate cross functionally to accomplish tasks. Interacts with team members and peers and may interact externally to provide information related to assigned tasks.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and at least 1 year of experience working in an office.
• Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment and/or healthcare setting
• Licensing experience
• Experience completing detailed documents/reports with a high level of accuracy

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

Salary Range

$15 - $33.65 / Hourly