Tahoe Forest Health System

Serves as a legal assistant; and coordinates legal and administrative functions associated with the management of Tahoe Forest Health System (TFHS) contracts.. Drafts, revises, and/or amends TFHS policies and procedures relating to contract administration, and applicable compliance issues as directed.. Collaborates with Privacy Officer regarding TFHS’s need for Business Associate Agreements which may arise from an applicable third party vendor relationship.. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality, recognizing the extreme sensitivity of the information and matters handled by the legal, risk and compliance teams.. Demonstrated knowledge of organizational policies and procedures for physician arrangements contract management and administration of contract management information systems

contract manager

Bargaining Unit: Non Represented - Professional Rate of Pay: $38.00/hour + DOE Summary Serves as a legal assistant; and coordinates legal and administrative functions associated with the management of Tahoe Forest Health System (TFHS) contracts. Collaborates with TFHS Legal, Compliance and other related departments as it concerns contracts and legal-related matters. Essential Duties And Responsibilities <ul><li>Files pleadings, responses and written communication for legal matters</li><li>Assist with gathering documentation and other information that is responsive to discovery or requests for the same from outside attorneys and regulatory oversight agencies</li><li>Tracks and notifies responsible parties for subpoenas</li><li>Coordinates all aspects of contract implementation including: basic drafting, initiation, review, revision, monitoring, amending, negotiating, and auditing processes pertaining to TFHS including but not limited to: personal and professional services agreements, purchases and licensing; on call physician agreements; medical directorship agreements; management agreements; recruitment agreements, offer letters, business associate agreements and any other relationships as determined by TFHS Administration.</li><li>Serves as liaison between Legal, Compliance, and other related departments as pertains to contracts, focusing particular attention on physician agreements and related issues.</li><li>Develops, implements and maintains systems and procedures related to the processing, tracking and maintenance of contracts, including contract management software implementation, administration, and training.</li><li>Assists with contract request forms, executive summaries, and other contract documents pertaining to vendors for review by Legal and TFHS leadership.</li><li>Ensures that all contracts are entered into computerized contract management program from the initiation of a contract/revision to final approval.</li><li>Maintains the contract database for TFHS which indexes all contracts and provides automated notice of upcoming contract expirations. Notifies Administrative Counsel and AP of expirations/renewals.</li><li>Coordinates and tracks all requisite information to ensure TFHS physician arrangements are upto-date and in compliance with: federal and state laws and regulatory agency requirements</li><li>Ensures that applicable contracts/amendments are prepared, executed, maintained and renewed in compliance with TFHS policies and procedures.</li><li>Drafts, revises, and/or amends TFHS policies and procedures relating to contract administration, and applicable compliance issues as directed.</li><li>Collaborates with Privacy Officer regarding TFHS’s need for Business Associate Agreements which may arise from an applicable third party vendor relationship.</li><li>Collaborate with Risk Management to assure appropriate vendor insurance coverage requirements, as applicable, have been met for TFHS contracts and are maintained on an ongoing basis.</li><li>Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality, recognizing the extreme sensitivity of the information and matters handled by the legal, risk and compliance teams.</li><li>Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.</li><li>Other duties as may be assigned. </li></ul>Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or minimums of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Licenses/Certifications Paralegal certification Other Experience/Qualifications Required: <ul><li>Paralegal certification, and Meditract (or similar software) experience</li><li>Minimum three years of experience in business, legal and/or healthcare environment.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills</li><li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents.</li><li>Ability to effectively present information to top management or TFHS Administration </li></ul>Preferred: <ul><li>Demonstrated knowledge of compliance, contract law, rules, and regulations governing contracts</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of organizational policies and procedures for physician arrangements contract management and administration of contract management information systems</li></ul>

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