Compliance/Contracts Paralegal

Job Summary


* The Compliance and Contracts Paralegal supports the assessment, development, execution, monitoring and ongoing maintenance of compliance activities such as policies and procedures, education and training, compliance hotline reports and investigations, conflicts of interest, patient privacy, and sanction screenings.

This positio


* Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in paralegal studies or graduate degree in legal studies, healthcare compl
+ n is responsible for preparing, examining, analyzing, and revising contracts based on approved templates and guidance as well as overseeing other contracts services requests and administration of the electronic contract management system and workflow. The Compliance and Contracts Paralegal conducts research and provides guidance related to state and federal laws and regulations which may include giving specific guidance to management, operational leadership, and departments.

This position also assists in the development and rollout of contract templates, policies and procedures, compliance trainings and initiatives and monitors and reports the status of completion.

They are expected to work with external customers and vendors, as well as internal departments and staff throughout VPH to complete assigned duties and tasks.
Education
+ Bachelor’s degree required.
Licenses and Certifications


* Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in paralegal studies or graduate degree in legal studies, healthcare compliance or healthcare administration


* Paralegal certificate program approved by the American Bar Association preferred; completion of a post-secondary paralegal program that requires a minimum of 24-units in law-related courses, a Bachelor’s degree combined with a minimum of one-year law related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of a state bar association for at least the three preceding years, or other paralegal qualifications permitted by California regulations are also acceptable.


* Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment

Experience


* Minimum 1-3 years’ experience working in healthcare compliance, coding auditing, and/or contracting and specific knowledge of key laws, regulations, guidance, and health care industry-standard practices


* Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to prepare initial drafts of administrative policies based on applicable health care laws, regulations, guidance, and health care industry standard practices


* Excellent customer service; able to work with all levels of employees from line staff to executive management


* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel


* Demonstrated ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information


* Ability to efficiently manage simultaneous projects and responsibilities

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