Description

Pay Grade: H

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.

Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.

DCH is committed to providing superior C*ustomer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering A*ccountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.

Job Responsibilities

The Georgia Boards of Dentistry and Pharmacy are seeking qualified candidates for the Licensing Tech position. This position is responsible for the following job responsibilities:

• Evaluates applications for examination and registration, including documents such as educational transcripts, complex work history, professional experience, and internship records.
• Prepares report of results of applications evaluation.
• Attends board and committee meetings to present application evaluation reports
• Manages the communication of all decisions regarding application evaluations to applicants, internal and external staff, and the board.
• Ensures the confidentiality of information pertaining to applications in accordance with applicable laws and rules.
• Prepares reports of eligible candidates for examination and authorizes examination services provider to schedule and administer the examination to these candidates.
• Coordinates with the examination services provider scheduling candidates with special needs, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Audits the examination scores and ensures that the scores are mailed with appropriate eligibility and/or licensing information
• Advises licensees and other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or regulations
• Evaluates applications, records, and documents in order to gather information concerning violations, eligibility, or liability issues
• Issues or reviews licenses, permits, or certificates of authority
• Prepares correspondence informing applicants of licensing decisions and appeals processes
• Reports rules, regulations, or law violations to appropriate boards or agencies
• Review compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience OR Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of related experience OR Five years of related experience OR One year of experience at the lower level (RCT011) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.

This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a background history, reference check, and credit check. For more information about this job

contact: : http://dch.ga.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,248.75 - $41,985.60 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician License (Preferred)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person