Job number: REQ-33184
This is a full-time, permanent classified position and is represented by a union.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Licensing Office (HLO)) in Salem, OR is recruiting for Licensing Qualification Specialist to assist the HLO Licensing Manager in overseeing the authorization and renewal process of multiple boards, councils and programs.
What will you do?
As the Licensing Qualification Specialist, you will determine applicant’s qualifications for licensing authorization and renewals by applying applicable statute, rules, policies and procedures. You will review applications for completeness and accuracy to ensure supporting documentation is provided and qualification requirements are met as regulated by statute and rule. You will also provide professional, friendly customer service to the public and prospective applicants in-person, over the phone, and in writing to answer inquiries concerning licensing, renewal and continuing education requirements.
In this position, you will also perform research on unique licensing requests to present to the board, council or program to obtain feedback or approval for authorization. You will also assist with streamlining processes and procedures to enhance the customer experience and onboarding new legislatively appointed boards, councils and programs by contributing language for administrative rules, processes and forms. In addition, you will coordinate with other state agencies to obtain and share licensing and database information to conduct audits and maintain the integrity of the authorization and renewal process.
What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
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We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are a skilled administrative specialist, apply today.
What are we looking for?
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is a state agency dedicated to helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental and social well-being through partnerships, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees.
OHA includes most of the state's health care programs, including Public Health, Health Policy and Analytics, Health Systems Division, and Oregon State Hospital. Incorporating the state's health care programs within one agency gives the state greater purchasing and marketing power to begin tackling the issues of cost, quality, and access to care.