Legal and Compliance Coordinator

Thrifty White Pharmacy•Maple Grove, MN

1d•$50,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal and Compliance Coordinator provides support to the General Counsel and the company in document preparation and filing, meeting scheduling, corporate governance and compliance, licensing, and compliance auditing and monitoring. The role also supports pharmacist hiring by scheduling interviews and assisting with career fairs. This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days per week in the office in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The coordinator performs administrative and clerical duties, maintains legal and corporate records, participates in compliance meetings, assists with administering the compliance program, evaluates HIPAA incidents and related notifications, responds to patient PHI records requests, monitors legislation in all 50 states, and helps administer the company’s patient safety and error-reporting process. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
2–4 years of paralegal or compliance experience in a law firm or corporation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to maintain a clear record without exclusion, sanctions, or debarments with the Office of the Inspector General at the time of hire and monthly thereafter.
Demonstrated analytical, data-research, and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to understand complex and diverse information.
Professional communication skills, including listening, seeking clarification, and communicating legal concepts thoughtfully; clear written communication and ability to interpret written information.
Attention to detail, organization, accuracy, dependability, initiative, professionalism, and ability to work effectively with a team and treat clients and coworkers with dignity and respect.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional travel and occasional lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or a credential offered by the American Alliance Certified Paralegals (AACP).
Experience in health care or health care law.

Responsibilities

Schedule appointments and provide information to callers or job applicants; compose and type routine correspondence.
Index and file correspondence and legal documents in the office filing system.
Participate in Compliance Committee and other compliance meetings, take minutes, and assist the Compliance Officer in administering the compliance program.
Evaluate HIPAA incidents and manage next steps for notifying appropriate parties.
Conduct regular compliance audits and monitoring of various business functions.
Assist with pharmacy licensing and DEA registration activities, including renewals and updates.
Respond to records requests for patient protected health information (PHI).
Monitor legislation in all 50 states.
Help administer the company’s Patient Safety and Error reporting process.
Maintain confidentiality of corporate and legal matters.
Support pharmacist hiring by scheduling interviews and assisting with career fairs.
Perform other duties as assigned.