Licensing Analyst 1 -3

About the Board

The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy regulates the profession and practice of pharmacy in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of Louisiana citizens. The Board restricts entry into the practice of pharmacy to qualified individuals and monitors licensees to ensure compliance with governing laws and rules.

About the Role

Licensing Analysts ensure that applicants meet the minimum qualifications required for credentialing and assist existing credential holders with renewal, reinstatement, and maintenance of their credentials.

Key Competencies

• Accepting Direction: Ability to follow directions from superiors.
• Communicating Effectively: Ability to relay information clearly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Following Policies & Procedures: Compliance with organizational policies, State Civil Service rules, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Adapting to Change: Ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
• Making Accurate Judgements: Ability to form objective, decisive opinions based on relevant information and established standards.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor’s degree.

Experience Substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university substitutes for one year of the six years of full-time work experience. Maximum substitution is 120 semester hours (four years).

Responsibilities

• Answer questions about minimum qualifications for credentials and the application process by telephone and email.
• Review applications and supporting documents to determine eligibility for credentials.
• Explain deficiencies with applications.
• Explain laws and regulations to credential holders and applicants.
• Process applications for the renewal of credentials.
• Update records (name, address, email, etc.).

Position Details

Appointment Type: Probational. This position participates in a Career Progression Group.

Benefits

• Insurance Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental Leave: Up to six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Holidays and Leave: Paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. Employees earn sick and annual leave, with accrual rates increasing based on years of service.
• Retirement: Eligibility to participate in state retirement systems (e.g., Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana, Louisiana School Employees Retirement System).