Licensing Specialist

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization 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 

Primary 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
• Reports directly to the Manager, Licensure 

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent detail orientation and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills

Education and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Previous licensing experience strongly preferred
• Windows-based computer skills

Physical Demands:

Below are the physical requirements which are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular requirement to sit; use hands to touch, handle or feel
• Regular requirement to talk and listen
• Occasional requirement to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms
• Vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Below is a description of the work environment that the employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Noise level is usually moderate

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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