Senior Licensure & Certification Specialist

Senior Licensure & Certification Specialist

Remote-Centric Hybrid

AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality.  For more information, please access our website: https://www.amsurg.com/.

Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.

Benefits:

At AMSURG, we offer benefits at the speed of your life. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family. Qualifying employees are eligible to enroll on the 1^st of the month, following 30 days of employment. AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan.

Paid Time Off:

AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Licensure & Certification Specialist provides support to the Director, Licensure & Certification and the Licensure & Certification (L & C) department.

Work Schedule: The Senior Licensure & Certification Specialist role is offered on a Remote-Centric Hybrid basis with the expectation that team members work from our office in the Green Hills section of Nashville once every two weeks and if needs arise outside of that schedule.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for renewal of State and Federal licenses of ambulatory surgery centers including state licenses, Drug Enforcement Administration registrations (DEA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) permits, state clinical lab permits, pharmacy licenses, radiation licenses, blood bank licenses and controlled substance licenses.
• Responsible for Medicare and Medicaid enrollment for ambulatory surgery centers as well as Railroad Medicare and Tricare.
• Responsible for reporting surgery center changes to State and Federal licensing agencies, Medicare, Medicaid, and accreditation agencies.
• Requires regular contact via telephone and correspondence with state licensing agencies, federal regulatory agencies and internal departments.
• Provides timely turnaround of license renewals, reportable changes, and Medicare/Medicaid revalidations.
• Works within a strict time frame of setting priorities and using discretion to exercise confidentiality.
• Works independently with state and government agencies, and legal representatives.
• Performs research and helps develop policies and procedures for the department for assigned states.
• Other projects as assigned requiring coordination with L&C staff.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required:

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Experience drafting and completing Medicare 855B and Medicaid applications is preferred.
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat experience.
• Able to type proficiently in a concise, professional manner to correspond with licensing, legal, and company representatives, and record license information in multiple L&C databases.
• Able to read and understand legal documentation and state statutes/regulations and articulate them accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interface and communicate, in verbal and written correspondence with all levels inside and outside the company.

Education/Experience:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited College or University; Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience is required. 

Other Qualifications:

Good interpersonal skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy are needed to perform in this work environment.  Must be able to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner.  Must be able to work well with others.  Strong verbal and written communication skills required.  Must be detail oriented and organized.  High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.  Must be able to exercise good judgment and positively influence and lead others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency.  Based on business need, the ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends as approved in advance. Must be able to work under pressure and strict time frames occasionally. Must have good research skills. Must pass a background check and drug screen.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations. Must pass a background check and drug screen.

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