What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Forrest Health?
Job Summary:
Serves as a direct support to the General Counsel by assisting in contract management, review, drafting. Serves as a member of the Department of Contracts and Legal Services that primarily supports Forrest Health on a variety of matters including: contract review and management, corporate maintenance, contract lifecycle management, MediTract system administration, due diligence and legal research. Responsible for performing paralegal services, including drafting physician and non-physician contracts under the supervision of the General Counsel. Assist in communicating with vendors and updating regulatory documents such as Business Associate Agreements. Provide initial review of current contracts that are to be presented to, and approved by, the Hospital’s Board of Trustees and make initial determination on whether such contract is subject to, or exempt from, the Open Meetings Act. Coordinate and track Forrest Health’s DNV requirement of evaluating “all” system agreements and perform reporting functions as determined necessary by DNV upon annual audits. Assists in the daily operations of the Department as needed.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or related field, required. Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program, preferred. Will consider 5–10 years of experience in a law firm or corporate law department in lieu of educational requirements. Must be proficient computer and word processing skills in MS: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat. Must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent drafting, editing and proofreading skills, as well as legal research skills. Familiarity with or willingness and ability to become familiar with Stark Law, Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and similar laws and regulations that apply in the healthcare industry.
Work Experience:
Prefers at least 3 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate law department or healthcare administration.
Mental Demands:
Exceptional oral and written skills are required to relate effectively to the hospital, medical staff, and legal counsel. The individual must have the ability to type and be familiar with the rules of spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The individual must have the ability to use a computer display station, copier, telephone, personal computer, and calculator. Working knowledge of medical terminology is necessary. The individual must have a high energy level and be capable of handling pressure situations both mentally and physically.