Legal Intern

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc • Pittsburg, KS

just now • Onsite

About The Position

This position is on site in Pittsburg, KS. During the school year, the intern would tentatively work 20-25 hours per week. During school breaks, the intern would tentatively work 40 hours per week.

CORE VALUES
The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of the CHC/SEK’s resources.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer, assists with researching, analyzing, and making recommendations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies such as CMS, FTCA, HRSA, etc. Assists with compliance/legal related tasks related to CHC/SEK’s compliance departments (e.g., Health Information Management, Risk Management, Legal, Pharmacy).

Requirements

• Must provide proof of completing 2-3 years of an undergraduate program and be in good standing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, as travel may be required. Must maintain driving standards- no more than 2 minor or 1 major driving violations within a 3-year lookback period.
• Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to an ethnically and economically diverse patient and employee base
• Communicates through appropriate channels. Use the proper chain of command for patient complaints.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to maintain good inter-personal relationships with co-workers and other members of the health care team and the organization.
• Provide customer service in accordance with the organization’s mission.
• Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members.
• Maintain patient, business, and/or personnel confidentiality in accordance with the organization’s policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in a law, pre-law, or 3+3 program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, analysis, and assessment of compliance with federal and state laws and regulations related to Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, FTCA, and other government programs.
• Perform tasks associated with patient-driven legal issues; such tasks would be primarily focused on the areas of real estate law, landlord-tenant law, municipality law, and family law.
• Provide general clerical support to the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer, including writing correspondence, maintaining schedule/calendar, screening phone calls, filing, etc.
• Organize and maintain documents using an electronic and/or paper filing system, in collaboration with Compliance staff.
• Compile documents necessary for surveys, audits, or legal claims.
• Perform all duties, services, and documentation in full compliance with CHC/SEK policies and procedures.
• The essential functions listed are not an exhaustive list of every task the employee is required to complete. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed