Cannabis jobs at State of Iowa Talent Gateway

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) merged on July 1, 2022, to form one agency, The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Under the direction of the Chief of the Bureau of Medical Cannabidiol (BMC) and with functional oversight from the BMC Program Manager, serves as a Patient Registry Coordinator by reviewing patient and caregiver applications; making independent decisions on whether to approve applications based upon program policies and procedures; following up with applicants on incomplete applications; accepting payments and documents from applicants; maintaining applicant files; drafting correspondence to applicants and registrants regarding applications and renewals; responding to calls and inquiries by applicants, registrants, and medical practitioners; assisting the OMC Compliance Analyst with developing and reviewing system analytics, program performance measures, and dashboards; providing input to IT vendors and BMC staff on system upgrades and improvements; working with office staff on approving and issuing registration cards; interacting with Bureau of Finance, e-Payment vendor, e-Signature vendor, and the Office of the CIO (OCIO) on applicant payments; assisting in product recalls; and compiling statistical information on applicants and renewals.
Provides assistance to the BMC Program Manager and Bureau Chief by performing administrative duties, including receiving and reviewing mail; corresponding with licensees, Medical Cannabidiol Board members, and other program stakeholders; screening callers and visitors on issues related to licensing, legal aspects of medical cannabis, and program operations; preparing correspondence and licenses at the request of BMC program staff; compiling statistical or narrative information for BMC program staff; reviewing policies and procedures related to the patient registry; assisting in procurement and provision of office supplies and equipment; and assisting with budgetary maintenance and projections.
Participates in and is an active member of special work groups and teams within the bureau, division, and department focused on quality and performance improvement, staff recognition, and team building. Attends meetings and training with bureau and department staff, and federal or state agencies, as requested. Other duties as assigned, including assignments made in emergency or disasters as mutually agreed upon by the employee and employer.
Applicant must pass a background check prior to employment.

Selectives

535 Public Health
6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both related to improving, maintaining, and protecting the general condition of health within society, either on a personal, institutional, organizational, or community basis. Experience may be gained from direct provision of health care or from other ancillary programs and support mechanisms such as government public health departments.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Experience equal to three years of full-time clerical or closely related work;

OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting graduation from high school, G.E.D. equivalency or satisfactory completion of a recognized correspondence or formal job-related training course at the high school or equivalent level such as that offered by WIN, OEO, CEP, CIVEC or similar programs, for one year only of the required experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting nine months or thirty semester hours coursework in an accredited business school, college or university for each year of the required experience;
OR
certification from the State of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program will substitute for six months of the required experience;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of eighteen months of full time experience as a resident treatment worker or Clerk–Advanced.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (Download PDF reader)

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Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.

We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.

Career Choices
State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.

Benefits
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out this Benefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (Download PDF reader).

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Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
Under the direction of the Chief of the Bureau of Medical Cannabidiol (BMC) and with functional oversight from the BMC Program Manager, serves as a Patient Registry Coordinator by reviewing patient and caregiver applications; making independent decisions on whether to approve applications based upon program policies and procedures; following up with applicants on incomplete applications; accepting payments and documents from applicants; maintaining applicant files; drafting correspondence to applicants and registrants regarding applications and renewals; responding to calls and inquiries by applicants, registrants, and medical practitioners; assisting the OMC Compliance Analyst with developing and reviewing system analytics, program performance measures, and dashboards; providing input to IT vendors and BMC staff on system upgrades and improvements; working with office staff on approving and issuing registration cards; interacting with Bureau of Finance, e-Payment vendor, e-Signature vendor, and the Office of the CIO (OCIO) on applicant payments; assisting in product recalls; and compiling statistical information on applicants and renewals.
Provides assistance to the BMC Program Manager and Bureau Chief by performing administrative duties, including receiving and reviewing mail; corresponding with licensees, Medical Cannabidiol Board members, and other program stakeholders; screening callers and visitors on issues related to licensing, legal aspects of medical cannabis, and program operations; preparing correspondence and licenses at the request of BMC program staff; compiling statistical or narrative information for BMC program staff; reviewing policies and procedures related to the patient registry; assisting in procurement and provision of office supplies and equipment; and assisting with budgetary maintenance and projections.
Participates in and is an active member of special work groups and teams within the bureau, division, and department focused on quality and performance improvement, staff recognition, and team building. Attends meetings and training with bureau and department staff, and federal or state agencies, as requested. Other duties as assigned, including assignments made in emergency or disasters as mutually agreed upon by the employee and employer.
Applicant must pass a background check prior to employment.

Selectives

535 Public Health
6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both related to improving, maintaining, and protecting the general condition of health within society, either on a personal, institutional, organizational, or community basis. Experience may be gained from direct provision of health care or from other ancillary programs and support mechanisms such as government public health departments.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Experience equal to three years of full-time clerical or closely related work;

OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting graduation from high school, G.E.D. equivalency or satisfactory completion of a recognized correspondence or formal job-related training course at the high school or equivalent level such as that offered by WIN, OEO, CEP, CIVEC or similar programs, for one year only of the required experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting nine months or thirty semester hours coursework in an accredited business school, college or university for each year of the required experience;
OR
certification from the State of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program will substitute for six months of the required experience;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of eighteen months of full time experience as a resident treatment worker or Clerk–Advanced.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (Download PDF reader)

Join Us!
Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.

We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.

Career Choices
State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.

Benefits
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out this Benefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (Download PDF reader).

Apply for this job with State of Iowa Talent Gateway

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.