Sr. Licensure & Certification Specialist

Sr. Licensure & Certification Specialist

Remote-Centric Hybrid (Nashville, TN)

Company Overview: AMSURG is an independent leader in ambulatory surgery center services, operating a network of more than 250 surgery centers nationwide. In partnership with physicians and health systems, the organization delivers high-quality care for patients across a diverse spectrum of medical specialties, including gastroenterology, ophthalmology and orthopedics. To learn more about AMSURG, visit www.amsurg.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides support to the Director, Licensure & Certification and overall Licensure & Certification (L & C) department.

Work Schedule: Remote-Centric Hybrid

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, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

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 in drafting and completing Medicare 855B and Medicaid applications is preferred.
  • Excellent PC Skills including Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat experience.
  • The ability to type proficiently in a concise professional manner to correspond with licensing, legal and company representatives and record license information in multiple Licensure & Certification databases.
  • Must be able to read and understand legal ease and state statutes/regulations and be able to articulate both verbally and in writing so others can understand.
  • Ability to effectively interface and communicate, both written and verbal, will all levels inside and outside of the company
  • Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience is required. Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal preferred.

• Experience in healthcare required
• Experience in Legal preferred

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.

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