Contracts & Compliance Specialist at University Health Partners of Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Drafting, Contract Administration, Compliance Management, Legal Research, Privacy Compliance, Negotiation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Database Management, Legal Terminology, Confidentiality, Problem Solving, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Organizational Skills, Healthcare Compliance

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN HAWAII POSITION SUMMARY Provides contracting, compliance, and general legal support services to organization primarily with support to the CEO & Chief Compliance Officer (GC & CCO) and Paralegal/Contracts Administrator, in the form of contract drafting, review, execution, and administration. Also provides support to the CCO with respect to the corporate compliance program. Location: 100% Remote This is an on-call position ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS Contract Administration: * Assists with the review and execution of all UHP employment agreements, service agreements, and other agreements. * Administers contracting process; maintains procedures for tracking contracts; drafts contracts and contract amendments as assigned; reviews agreements for unacceptable language, terms and conditions; negotiates tem1s as necessary with other party. * Ensures agreements and terms are in compliance with federal, state, and other applicable laws and with internal UHP policies. * Organizes, tracks, and maintains database on agreements. Compliance Program: * Assists with the administration and implementation of the corporate compliance program, including the training and education program. * Assists with the development and maintenance of the policies and procedures surrounding the overall compliance program, with an emphasis on privacy compliance. * Manages special projects and programs related to healthcare compliance. * Supports the Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer with management of the compliance program, including communication and dissemination of documents. Legal/Administrative Support: * Performs research as assigned, including both library and internet-based research. * Screens legal inquiries and provides routine advice and referral to reference sources when assistance of Counsel is not required to address issues. * Prepares reports, correspondence, forms as needed. * Reviews legal forms for accuracy. * Complies with all legal requirements and company policies. * Performs all other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education/Training * Bachelor 's degree in Paralegal/Legal Studies or equivalent combination of education and related experience. * Two years of office experience, with at least one of those years specific to contract administration and/or legal affairs. * One year of experience in a healthcare setting. Skills Knowledge * Skill in exercising initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment with an ability to solve problems and make decisions. * Skill in prioritizing ongoing and new projects, as well as conducting research and gathering information for legal purposes. * Skill in communicating efficiently and effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of people internal and external to the organization. * Skill in continuously seeking to improve the quality of services and processes. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and experience with database management software. * Strong organizational skills * Knowledge of legal terminology and principles. * Skill in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive matters. BENEFITS * Retirement plan with 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions * Employee assistance program (EAP) * Pet insurance with competitive premium rate UHP is an EEO Employer.

Responsibilities

Provides legal support through the drafting, review, and administration of employment and service agreements. Assists the Chief Compliance Officer in implementing the corporate compliance program with a focus on privacy and healthcare regulations.