Licensing Analyst 1-3

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

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. This Licensing Analyst 1/2/3 position is in our Licensure Division. The majority of duties and responsibilities involve processing licensures 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. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Processing licensures and renewals.
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.
Learning and proficiency in the licensure and renewal process for all practitioners regulated by the LSBME.
Interacting with licensees, applicants, and other professional contacts via telephone, e-mail, or face-to-face.
Examining and analyzing 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.
Conducting pre-licensure investigations of each applicant for eligibility and/or qualifications for licensure.
Conducting investigations through personal interviews as needed and/or directed.
Scheduling and coordinating all aspects of requisite interviews of applicants with Board members.
Receiving, safeguarding, recording, analyzing, and preparing reports of security clearance data, which includes fingerprint identification, provided by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for licenses.
Advising applicants and/or licensees of the status of the application and/or requests relative to the requisite information for further disposition of the same.
Receiving and reviewing professional examination results and advising and making recommendations to examinees, examines, advisory committees, and superiors.
Receiving, analyzing and verifying the authenticity of diplomas and licenses submitted by applicants, licensees, institutions, and/or other licensing authorities.