Licensing Analyst 1

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensing Analyst with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy verifies that applicants meet the minimum qualifications for credentialing. They also assist current credential holders with renewal, reinstatement, and maintenance of their credentials. This position exists to assist the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy with achieving its mission of protecting the health and welfare of Louisiana citizens. This is accomplished through a thorough review of an applicant’s qualifications for the credential he/she is seeking to hold, in accordance with the Louisiana Pharmacy Practice Act and the Louisiana Administrative Code.

Requirements

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.
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.
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.
Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

Responsibilities

Reviews applications for new credentials; may independently review applications for credentials.
Upon satisfactory verification that all requirements have been met, approves and issues the permanent credentials, except those that must be approved by the Board or a higher-level staff member.
Recommends denial of applications where evidence is discovered that the applicant is attempting to obtain a license through fraudulent means.
Composes and types correspondence concerning administrative matters on their own initiative based on approved policies and procedures.
Performs a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks, such as telephone calls, answering or referring questions, correspondence, forms, and other documents using computerized word processing.
Executes the processing of paperwork, recordkeeping, and tabulation of data.
Assesses the urgency/importance of situations and takes appropriate action, and, in the absence of supervisors, ensures that requests for action and/or Information are furnished on time.