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Premier Health CONTRACT SPECIALIST in DAYTON, Ohio
DEPT: GENERAL COUNSEL AND RISK MGMT
FACILITY: 110 N MAIN ST, DAYTON, 45402 - 1795
Full-Time / 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
The Contract Specialist/Paralegal prepares of all physician employment contracts under the guidance of in-house legal counsel. The Contract Specialist/Paralegal works directly with in-house counsel to:
Develop contract language,
Review the benchmarking and fair market value analysis to assist the attorneys who determine compliance with federal and state law and regulation, and
Provide dedicated support to ensure that physician contracts are vetted through the internal compliance process of the organization.
Maintain familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations which govern physician arrangements.
The Contract Specialist/Paralegal will also work directly with Premier Physician Network Executives who engage directly with the physicians and handle the contract negotiation process. The Contract Specialist/Paralegal will serve as a point of contact for both hospital and system executives who require assistance for a physician arrangement. The Contract Specialist/Paralegal may also serve as a liaison between Legal and Financial Accounting for audits and payment information requested at the direction of in-house counsel and/or operations depending upon the need, as well as other data reports. The Contract Specialist/Paralegal is expected to ensure that all internal recordkeeping is accurate and up to date.
Essential Duties & Functions:
· Draft physician employment contracts based on information provided by Premier Physician Network Executives.
· Develop contract language under the supervision of in-house counsel.
· Review the benchmarking and fair market value analysis to assist the attorneys who determine compliance with federal and state law and regulation.
· Provide dedicated support to ensure that physician contracts are vetted through the internal compliance process of the organization.
· Serve as a point of contact for both hospital and system executives who require assistance for a physician arrangement.
· May serve as a liaison between Legal and Financial Accounting for audits and payment information at the direction of in-house counsel and/or operations depending upon the request, as well as other data needs.
· Identify and develop strategies for effective contracting policies and procedures.
· Ensure proper recordkeeping and the integrity of the legal physician contract file system.
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional requirements:
Type of degree: N/A
Area of study or major: Business, Finance, English, or Paralegal
Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A
Experience:
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience
Preferred experience: Paralegal experience and/or contract management experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
Strong interpersonal skills, sensitive to all levels of employees and different constituencies.
Strong legal drafting skills.
Ability to understand complex legal and regulatory frameworks.
Ability to work autonomously while under the supervision of an attorney.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Project development and coordination skills.
Attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills.
Must be creative; a self-starter; and a strong team player