IV - HAWD (Health & Adult Welfare Division)

County of Riverside•Riverside, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The County of Riverside, Office of County Counsel is seeking a dedicated Deputy County Counsel (II-IV) to support the Health & Adult Welfare Division (HAWD). The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in healthcare contracts, HIPAA, fraud and abuse issues, privacy rights, healthcare reimbursement and recovery, compliance issues, and information requests from private and governmental agencies, as well as bioethics. Candidates should possess an understanding of the hospital's business and operations. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as the incumbent will frequently interact with the executive leadership team of the County's healthcare system. Responsibilities include work related to Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH), Stark law, Anti-Kickback Statute, provider-side contracts, and other related duties. Promotion to Deputy County Counsel III and IV levels is a non-competitive process based on demonstrated ability, meeting experience requirements, and an overall 'meets expectation' rating on annual performance evaluations. The position offers a 9/80 schedule with hybrid options available after the training period and at the department's discretion. Applicants must be active members in good standing with the California State Bar. Salary ranges are provided for Deputy County Counsel II, III, and IV. The level at which the position is filled will be at the Department's discretion based on candidate qualifications. The Office of County Counsel is a full-service law office providing advisory and litigation support on critical issues for the County and its residents, including healthcare, public safety, child welfare, land development, environmental protection, public finance, taxation, and elections.

Requirements

Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Make sound and accurate decisions under pressure.
Maintain an environment of teamwork and collaboration conducive to expanding knowledge and expertise.
Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal forms.
Persuasively communicate your findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
Possess superior negotiation skills.
Time management.
Effectively maintain expertise in all areas of responsibility and seek opportunities to increase personal knowledge in areas of responsibility.
Take independent actions after carefully analyzing and interpreting the associated risks.
Customer focused, meeting obligations and commitments.
Demonstrate ethical behavior and integrity even when challenged with highly stressful or crisis situations.
Skillfully gain and maintain credibility with superiors, co-workers, public, and managers.
Exhibit values and respect of others in all undertakings.
Encourage creative problem solving, collaboration, and analysis techniques.
Driven to excel, supportive of change and seeks continuous learning.
Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule.
Knowledge of California medical privacy laws (CMIA), including interactions between HIPAA and CMIA.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable with healthcare contracts, HIPAA, fraud and abuse issues, privacy rights, healthcare reimbursement and recovery, compliance issues, information requests from private and governmental agencies, and bioethics.
Able to understand the business of the hospital and its operations.
Good communication and leadership skills.
Experience with Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH), Stark law, Anti-Kickback Statute, provider-side contracts.

Responsibilities

Representing County Departments including the Medical Center, Public Health, Community Health Centers, Behavioral Health and the Office of Aging
Providing legal advice to County Departments on compliance with California and federal laws governing mental health, patient rights, confidentiality, and the handling of sensitive health and social-services information.
Drafting and reviewing legal documents, interpreting statutes and regulations, and advising staff on policy and operational issues.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating healthcare related contracts (clinical services, vendor agreements, interoperability, IT, telehealth, research, etc.).
Reviewing and negotiating data sharing, software licensing, SaaS, and technology agreements unique to healthcare entities.
Providing legal guidance involving grant funding, public health programs, prevention initiatives, and federal/state reporting requirements
Draft, reviewing, and negotiating Business Associate Agreements