Licensing Specialist

UnitedHealth Group • Baltimore, MD

4h • $20 - $36 • Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Licensure Specialist is a critical member of the team that facilitates the licenses, prescriptive authority, controlled substances, and DEA approvals for cross state practitioners. The successful candidate should be detail oriented, with excellent communication skills and have working knowledge of state rules and regulations as it pertains to state licenses, DEAs, prescriptive authority, and controlled substances.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Hours: Ability to work normal business hours within your time zone such as 8:00am to 5:00pm

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Previous licensing experience strongly preferred
• Windows-based computer skills
• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office

Nice To Haves

• Database management experience
• Previous medical licensing experience
• Ability to obtain a notary license within 60 days of hire in your state with our assistance

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end licensure process for practitioners; actively contributes in helping to meet and improve turn-around timelines for licensing
• Supports Optum’s growth and expansion into new markets by obtaining the required state licenses, DEA, prescriptive authority, and or controlled substance certificate to practice in order to meet key deliverables
• Collaborates with the Credentialing team and provides updates on licenses so practitioners can be credentialed with the health plans
• Renew expiring licenses and certifications on behalf of and in cooperation with practitioners of select groups
• Facilitate payment for application and renewal fees according to accounting guidelines
• Maintain licensing database on pending requests; data entry required
• Observe Optum Health policies and procedures, client contract requirements, local state and federal rules and regulations
• Facilitate malpractice insurance applications and certificate updates for state specific funds where required
• Other administrative duties as determined

Benefits

• In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees