Healthcare Contracts Paralegal

Description

NOTICE OF HIRING PAUSE:

DAP Health will be launching the Epic electronic health record system (which you may know as MyChart) on May 28. While our staff is excited about this update and about having state-of-the-art tools at their disposal, this process does require intensive training. Therefore, to allow for learning of this new system, we are pausing all hiring and onboarding. While our recruiting team will continue screening applications, please note the earliest start date for new staff will be June 24th, 2024.

Job Summary:

The Healthcare Contracts Paralegal (PL) assists in reviewing, performs due diligence research, revising, drafting and negotiating DAP Health contracts. The PL serves as the administrative contract liaison with internal and external stakeholders as it relates to contract business. This position encompasses the provisions to assist in the development and rollout of organizations contract templates and policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming contract requests. Draft and redline agreements/contracts, including but not limited to non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, master service agreements, amendments and Business Associate Agreements.
• File, manage, and track to complete fully executed agreements/contracts.
• Collectively maintain, updated and monitor the company’s database of contracts and report on contract metrics, deadlines, renewal terms, and upcoming termination dates.
• Work cooperatively with appropriate internal departments and outside legal counsel to develop contract templates and maintain a library of standard contract templates for use across the organization.
• Remain informed on legal regulations as it relates to contract law.
• Support ongoing policy and procedure projects with internal departments to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies including but not limited to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Health Plan Administrators, and varies license agencies.    
• Successfully completes special projects and other assignments as requested.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field
• 3 year + Healthcare Industry experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be available to work daily Pacific Time hours
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Computer, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to show initiative, identifies critical issues, and recommends solutions to address concerns
• Ability to maintain a high-degree of privacy
• Ability to analyze research, prioritize, and  meet deadlines

Additional Requirements: (Licenses/Certifications)

• Paralegal certificate from ABA qualified program required