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Licensing Specialist

Location: Hybrid - Houston, Texas, United States
Posted: April 9, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Req# 3628
Legal
Company Overview

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

Position Summary

The Licensing Specialist ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for customer accounts and facility licenses. This role manages license applications, renewals, and collaborates with internal teams to maintain accurate records, ensuring adherence to Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 503A, and 503B standards.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develops and implements procedures for customer account approval and facility license management, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and Empower Pharmacy’s standards.
  • Reviews customer documentation for service eligibility and verifies facility compliance with FDA, DEA, 503A, and 503B requirements.
  • Acts as the liaison between Empower Pharmacy and external licensing firms, managing the submission of new applications and the renewal of existing licenses, ensuring accuracy and effective communication.
  • Verifies and updates the licensure status of providers and facilities, maintaining communication channels to gather and update licensing information.
  • Maintains organized and compliant records of provider and facility licensure, and collaborates with internal teams, including Quality Assurance, Operations, and Legal, to ensure smooth and compliant processes.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and a solid understanding of state and federal licensing regulations, with a keen attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Key Competencies

  • Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
  • Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
  • Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
  • Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

  • People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
  • Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
  • Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
  • Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.
Experience and Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in licensing or compliance, preferably in the healthcare industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Texas Certified Pharmacy Technician.
Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/