Health Care - General Attorney in Long Beach, CA

In-House

Long Beach, CA

Health Care - General Attorney in Long Beach, CA

Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Job Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, advise, and negotiate a broad range of provider network contracts, including those for hospitals, primary care, specialists, ancillary providers, and telehealth providers.
- Provide advice and assistance to the compliance department in drafting and responding to filings or inquiries from regulators such as the . Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, California Department of Managed Health Care, and California Department of Health Care Services. Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, contractual, and other requirements.
- Conduct legal research and provide analysis on state and federal laws pertaining to health plans, medical groups, managed care, and provider contracting.
- Act independently to provide well-informed and timely legal advice on a variety of complex and sensitive healthcare matters.
- Monitor and research market and industry trends of interest to the organization in connection with its business activities. Anticipate changes impacting operations, notify management, and recommend preparatory actions.
- Work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders throughout the organization to develop and maintain strong relationships with business units and affiliates.
- Actively support the achievement of the organization's vision and goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:

- Law Degree from an ABA-accredited law school required.
- California Bar admission preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience in a reputable law firm and/or established healthcare company legal department.
- Extensive experience in negotiating, drafting, and interpreting healthcare agreements.
- Expertise in providing managed care legal advice to health plans and/or providers.
- Knowledge of federal and state healthcare law related to managed care, Medicare Advantage, HIPAA, Fraud Waste and Abuse (., Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute).
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Ability to appropriately maintain confidentiality.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
- Personal presence and professional demeanor needed to work with all levels of individuals throughout the organization.
- Ability to collaborate as a team player and to adapt to change, master new skills, and assume additional responsibilities as needed.
- Practical and business-oriented with sound judgment and the ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment. Able to balance competing priorities.
- Hardworking with a "roll up your sleeves" attitude. The ideal candidate will be flexible, a team player, and possess a drive for excellence.
- Mission-driven and ethical.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Information:

- Base Pay Range: $177,500 to $284,000 annually
- An annual employee bonus program
- Robust Wellness Program
- Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
- 11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days
- Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
- Robust employee recognition program
- Tuition reimbursement
- An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to members and the community every day.

The organization is committed to driving equality in communities and workplaces, ensuring a workforce that reflects the community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, and inclusive benefits. The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace, providing consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, except as required by law.