Onsite License Specialist 29990 at Solving IT

A global leader in the retail pharmacy and wellness market is focused on offering their customers groundbreaking solutions to expand offerings and become the health and well-being partner of choice.

This contract role as an Onsite License Specialist in Deerfield, IL is responsible for compliance and audit management, process management, and client relationship management. 

Pay Rate: $30.50/hour MAX

Responsibilities:

•      Compliance and Audit Management:

o  Apply WAG policies and procedures and SOX-related compliance policies.

o  Support internal and external audits

o  Adhere to jurisdiction regulations regarding the initial application for and the renewal of licenses to operate all of the Walgreen business units.

•      Process Management:

o  Research applicable rules and regulations within each state, county and local licensing jurisdiction affecting the operations of company units and facilities.

o  Review jurisdictions rules, regulations and business practices in order to complete the licensing requirements for the different Walgreens business units.

o  Process, accurately complete, and, timely submit initial applications or renewals of pharmacy, DEA, business and other licenses required for the operation of the business.

•      Client Relationship Management:

o  Assist Team Lead, licensing with all work with various business units and other corporate departments to understand specific business requirements. Collaborate with Service Provider to ensure the requirements are met.

o  Assist other License Specialists with the completion of initial applications or the renewal of applications as needed.

o  Interface with licensing jurisdictions to obtain licensing requirements and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

o  Reach out to team lead or department manager for clarification on jurisdiction requirements that may be unclear.Job Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

o  Applies WAG policies and procedures and SOX-related compliance policies. Supports internal and external audits.

o  Process pharmacy, DEA, business and other licenses as needed.

o  Research applicable rules and regulations within each state, county and city taxing jurisdiction affecting the operations of company business units.

o  Review applicable jurisdiction rules, regulations and business practices in order to complete the license applications for the different Walgreens business units.

o  Complete pharmacy, DEA, business and other licenses to insure the licenses are filed timely, accurately and completely.

o  Contacts Pharmacy Boards and other licensing agency personnel to address compliance issues or to clarify licensing requirements. Escalates complex or unresolved issues to Team Lead, Licensing.

o  Research the requirements for new locations and complete all applications for the operation of the business.

o  Review the renewal calendar, new store checklist and beer & wine checklist prepared by the Team Lead to determine the filings of applications and disbursements are done timely and accurately.

o  Updates / maintains License Automation System, New Store Checklist and Beer and Wine Checklist as tasks are performed.

o  Participate in all meetings required for the performance of assigned tasks. Follow up and respond to any inquiries made at such meetings.

Basic Qualifications:

•      High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years experience in an office.

•      Experience interpreting and processing business related forms (i.e. mortgage documents, insurance forms)

•      Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

•      Experience communicating both verbally (on phone, one-on-one) and in writing (emails, letters) to various audiences (work group, team, company management, external licensing agencies).

•      Basic level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: opening a document, cutting, pasting and aligning text, selecting font type and size, changing margins and column width, sorting, inserting bullets, pictures and dates, using find and replace, undo, spell check, track changes, review pane and/or print functions).

Benefits: 

Solving IT, a Woman and LGBTQ+ owned and operated organization is thrilled to provide a comprehensive benefit package to all our W2 employees and their families, regardless of gender. We are proud to offer five diverse health plan options as well as a PPO dental plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield, Term Life/AD&D Insurance, and a 401(k) Savings Plan. Solving IT covers a portion of the health and dental premiums for our employees.

As you progress in your professional journey, Solving IT is dedicated to accommodating your evolving preferences and matching you with fulfilling projects. We champion equality and embrace diversity in all its forms. Creating an atmosphere that encourages varied perspectives to collaborate fosters personal development, strengthens team unity, and contributes to the overall success of the organization!

Whether you're seeking your next career challenge or aiming to stay abreast of industry trends, Solving IT is committed to supporting your career advancement. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and utilize the most up-to-date market insights and compensation data to ensure that you receive not just advice, but the complete Solving IT Experience.