Healthcare Permitting and Licensing Specialist

Summit BHC

24d•Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Healthcare Permitting and Licensing Specialist will lead and coordinate healthcare facility licensure and renewal efforts, changes of information, and enrollment applications with state licensure agencies and government payor programs for Summit BHC (together with its affiliates and operating facilities, the “Company”). This role within the Company’s Legal department will be held by one who works well with others including facility teams, corporate professionals, and state regulators; is proactive, detail oriented, and organized; and is kind, calm under pressure, and collaborative. This is a fully onsite position in Franklin, TN.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) and/or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of three years of experience with healthcare facility licensure and Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment OR three years of experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or in-hour law department setting, or comparable government organization.

Responsibilities

Monitor, track and manage all aspects of state and local licensure applications, permits and renewals for the Company.
Manage enrollment and renewal applications for the Company’s participation in federal and state government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Maintain detailed, centralized records for all licenses, permits and enrollment applications; and compile and monitor relevant information to ensure proactive steps are taken for timely renewals.
Ensure that a consistent approach is followed with licensure, permitting and enrollment matters; and develop and implement industry-leading best practices to build relevant departmental capabilities, processes and functions.
Coordinate with numerous stakeholders, including corporate and facility leadership, legal team, and as necessary outside counsel on licensing, enrollment and other related legal or business matters.
Supervise vendors who provide services related to licensing, enrollment, or revenue cycle management functions.
Serve as a member of a high performing team; build and maintain exceptional employee morale and motivation; and foster an exceptional culture and workplace.
Through leadership and actions, demonstrate a commitment to continual improvement, improved efficiency and enhanced effectiveness.
Produces, coordinates and provides relevant education and training.
Actively contributes to the legal team and the organization generally through development and implementation of industry-leading best practices to build departmental capabilities, processes and functions.
Performs impact analysis of regulatory changes and produces status reports.
Participates in processes to report, investigate and address any issues of non-compliance.