REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 64080525

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This Regulatory Specialist III works within the Osteopathic Unit, Bureau of Health Care Practitioners and Division of Medical Quality Assurance. This unit is responsible for the licensure of health care practitioners with specific focus on Osteopathic Medicine, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Midwifery, and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. This Regulatory Specialist III will primarily focus on Osteopathic Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and Acupuncture.

This position spends a major portion of their time managing the preparation of agendas for Board meetings, including committee and /or special task force meetings, as well as preparing minutes, audio files, and reviewing final orders. They also schedule probable cause panels, manage the agendas for those panels, and prepare the minutes of those meetings.
This position also communicates verbally and in writing with the general public, medical community, applicants, and licensees, providing guidance regarding the regulatory process. This Regulatory Specialist III will also evaluate policies and procedures and recommend changes to improve processes and efficiency.
This position also reviews and processes applications. This Regulatory Specialist is aware of all aspects of the licensing process and is able to assist others as needed.
This position also:

Ensures that application processing and eligibility decisions are completed in accordance with established criteria and time frames of laws and rules,
Monitors the accuracy and timeliness of application and licensure data entered into electronic databases, and ensures that security procedures are followed to prevent breaches of confidentiality or the loss of records,
Ensures that the Board’s internet website is maintained and that other technology used to support efficient functioning of the boards is up to date and functional, and
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and resolve complaints.
• Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes, rules, policies and procedures for licensing and regulation of professionals and consumer protection.
• Ability to provide consultative assistance to others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the preparation of agendas for Board meetings, including committee and /or special task force meetings, as well as preparing minutes, audio files, and reviewing final orders.
• Schedule probable cause panels, manage the agendas for those panels, and prepare the minutes of those meetings.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with the general public, medical community, applicants, and licensees, providing guidance regarding the regulatory process.
• Evaluate policies and procedures and recommend changes to improve processes and efficiency.
• Reviews and processes applications.
• Ensures that application processing and eligibility decisions are completed in accordance with established criteria and time frames of laws and rules
• Monitors the accuracy and timeliness of application and licensure data entered into electronic databases, and ensures that security procedures are followed to prevent breaches of confidentiality or the loss of records
• Ensures that the Board’s internet website is maintained and that other technology used to support efficient functioning of the boards is up to date and functional
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED