Posted : Sunday, August 25, 2024 07:53 PM
Employment Status:
Full Time (72-80 Hours Per Pay Period)
Job Category:
Administrative & Professional
Salary Range (DOE):
$40.
79 to $51.
59 per hour 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 position 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.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: 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 EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION: 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These are the essential job functions for this position.
The essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description.
Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others): Assists the Compliance Officer in the assessment and resolution of compliance related matters, including patient privacy education, investigations, and reporting.
Assists with the development, update and maintenance of policies and procedures.
Serves as a focal point at VPH to ensure continuity, proper integration, and implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.
Acts as a resource for answering questions related to policies and procedures.
Assures policies and procedures are maintained by policy owners in compliance with DNV, VPH, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) standards and regulations.
Prepares template agreements, revises contracts and tracks contract management under the supervision of the Contracts Manager.
Reviews time logs to ensure compliance with contractual terms and applicable VPH policies and procedures.
Develops and maintains electronic document templates, including letters, memoranda, charts, etc.
, in collaboration with other administrative personnel.
Provides administrative support as such, and not limited to, typing reports and meeting minutes, preparing excel spreadsheets and presentations, and filing/recording keeping.
Handles other special projects as assigned.
The following job accountabilities are not unique to this particular job but are common to all jobs at VPH: Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence.
Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large.
Conducts self in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner during all interactions.
Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals.
Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members.
Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible.
Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department.
Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/life safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan).
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices.
Understands the importance of safety, including patient safety in the workplace.
Maintains a safe environment for self and others.
Actively participates in the Patient Safety Program, including event reporting.
Identifies sentinel events/near misses and responds per defined organization processes.
Participates in education activities and process implementation.
Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers, and visitors.
The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job.
They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: · Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.
· Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.
· Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances.
Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees, and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.
· Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness and/or death.
· Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.
· Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.
· Occasional travel may be required.
· Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Key for Physical Demands Continuous 66 to 100% of the time Frequent 33 to 65% of the time Occasional 0 to 32% of the time X Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care * Frequent/continuous sitting with occasional, intermittent standing/walking.
* Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
* Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
* Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
* Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Salary Range: $40.
79 to $51.
59 per hour
79 to $51.
59 per hour 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 position 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.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: 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 EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION: 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These are the essential job functions for this position.
The essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description.
Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others): Assists the Compliance Officer in the assessment and resolution of compliance related matters, including patient privacy education, investigations, and reporting.
Assists with the development, update and maintenance of policies and procedures.
Serves as a focal point at VPH to ensure continuity, proper integration, and implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.
Acts as a resource for answering questions related to policies and procedures.
Assures policies and procedures are maintained by policy owners in compliance with DNV, VPH, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) standards and regulations.
Prepares template agreements, revises contracts and tracks contract management under the supervision of the Contracts Manager.
Reviews time logs to ensure compliance with contractual terms and applicable VPH policies and procedures.
Develops and maintains electronic document templates, including letters, memoranda, charts, etc.
, in collaboration with other administrative personnel.
Provides administrative support as such, and not limited to, typing reports and meeting minutes, preparing excel spreadsheets and presentations, and filing/recording keeping.
Handles other special projects as assigned.
The following job accountabilities are not unique to this particular job but are common to all jobs at VPH: Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence.
Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large.
Conducts self in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner during all interactions.
Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals.
Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members.
Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible.
Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department.
Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/life safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan).
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices.
Understands the importance of safety, including patient safety in the workplace.
Maintains a safe environment for self and others.
Actively participates in the Patient Safety Program, including event reporting.
Identifies sentinel events/near misses and responds per defined organization processes.
Participates in education activities and process implementation.
Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers, and visitors.
The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job.
They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: · Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.
· Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.
· Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances.
Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees, and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.
· Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness and/or death.
· Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.
· Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.
· Occasional travel may be required.
· Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Key for Physical Demands Continuous 66 to 100% of the time Frequent 33 to 65% of the time Occasional 0 to 32% of the time X Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care * Frequent/continuous sitting with occasional, intermittent standing/walking.
* Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
* Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
* Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
* Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Salary Range: $40.
79 to $51.
59 per hour
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• Location : 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA
• Post ID: 9006240802