Contracts & Compliance Specialist

University Health Partners of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

just now•$0 - $40•Remote

About The Position

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. This is an on-call position.

Requirements

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.
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.
Must reside in Hawaii.

Responsibilities

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 terms 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.
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.
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.