Licensure & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

The Licensure & Regulatory Affairs Specialist serves an integral role within the legal department at LHC Group.

• Participate in and facilitate the preparation, execution, and administration of licenses, permits, and other regulatory filings.
• Coordinate the gathering of information from various business groups, operating companies, and departments in connection w ith the preparation of analyses, applications, and other regulatory filings.
• Continuous tracking of all regulatory filings, w ith particular emphasis on expirations and renew als, and keep internal clients nd others informed of filing status and related issues, as appropriate.
• Maintain both pending and completed filings in an organized and accessible system.
• Ensure that all filings are completed, signed, shipped and processed in a timely manner.
• Perform a variety of regulatory and analytic assignments under the direction of in-house counsel using legal, regulatory, financial, and other related information.
• Demonstrate a positive, flexible, customer comes first attitude.
• Uphold strict confidentiality at all times regarding all licensure matters, including, but not limited to, pending and completed applications and negotiations.
• Prioritize and manage assignments quickly, accurately and efficiently.
• Manage special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provides guidance to licensure specialists as necessary.
• Gathers information from relevant departments and completes annual reports as required by State agencies.
• Communicates both orally and in writing with the field and other home office departments to advise and comment on licensure matters.
• Identifies areas in need of improvement and communicates best practices to staff as appropriate.

• High School Diploma required.
• Advanced degree or relevant w ork experience preferred.
• 2 years experience in legal or related regulatory position.
• Healthcare experience desired.
• Know ledge of federal and state regulatory filing requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks quickly, accurately and efficiently in a fast paced environment under strict deadlines.
• Demonstrates good judgment
• Ability to w ork across multiple internal and external teams to find solutions to problems or challenges.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to w ork on a team and independently.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Must be capable of w orking in an environment w here evolution and change are the norm.