Program Assistant I

State of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

32d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Assistant I, will review and analyze license applications and associated documentation related to the healthcare provider licensure. Provides support and assistance to applicants and licensees regarding standards and qualifications of licensure; communicates effectively with applicants, licensees, and the general public, manages ancillary functions secondary to licensing e.g. supervision status. Furthers the BMOE mission to protect the health and welfare of the state's citizens by assuring that only qualified healthcare providers are licensed to practice in South Dakota. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A background where deadlines and detail are mission critical. Working within a financial, accounting, bookkeeping, or banking organization preferred.

Requirements

Knowledge of Licensing and regulatory process
Knowledge of healthcare regulations - specifically healthcare field concepts
Knowledge of administrative procedures
Knowledge of requirements and due process
Knowledge of applicable state laws and administrative rules
Knowledge of resources useful to the healthcare field
Knowledge of data system principles and web navigation techniques
Ability to search, navigate, and enter data into electronic systems
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work under and produce work product under extremely tight deadline
Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and through electronic means
Ability to resolve conflicts quickly and in a constructive manner
Ability to effectively manage a large workload and quickly prioritize and perform more than one task at the same time
Ability to use inductive and deductive reasoning
Ability to understand, distinguish, and apply principles, techniques, policies, procedures, and law to situations in a consistent fashion
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records and documentation as is done in a financial or account position
Ability to show initiative, make decisions, and work with minimal supervision
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
Ability to work positively and effectively in a fast paced environment with limited resources