Paralegal I

DaVita Kidney Care

17d • $24 - $37

About The Position

As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they are treated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we are better able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among our teammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions to an array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it is simply the right thing to do. At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Provide paralegal support to the Payor Contracting group. The focus will be on handling a broad array of drafting and reviewing payor contract agreements and amendments. This role will assist with regulatory and compliance requirements related to payor relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare contracting, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines. JOB DESCRIPTION: · Prepare, edit, and redline payor agreements, amendments, credentialing documents, and ancillary contract forms. · Conduct initial review of contract terms for consistency with the Best Demonstrated Practices, reimbursement language, and compliance requirements. · Summarize contract terms for attorney and business team review Assist in ensuring payor agreements align with applicable federal and state regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid and CMS requirements. Researches healthcare laws and regulations. Participate in various other projects and work streams, as assigned. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned include, but are not limited to: Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed; and Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures. Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two years of experience as a Paralegal.
• Previous experience drafting and negotiating contracts required.
• Proficiency in MS 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams required.
• Commitment to DaVita’s Core Values. Specifically, a team player with strong sense of integrity.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
• Sound judgment and ethical behavior.
• Able to use a variety of basic programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external parties.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and adjust changing priorities as needed
• Proactive and energetic with a get-things-done attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• The successful candidate will be a dynamic team player, looking to apply their experience or searching for an opportunity for increased responsibility and professional growth.
• A good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and redline payor agreements, amendments, credentialing documents, and ancillary contract forms.
• Conduct initial review of contract terms for consistency with the Best Demonstrated Practices, reimbursement language, and compliance requirements.
• Summarize contract terms for attorney and business team review Assist in ensuring payor agreements align with applicable federal and state regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid and CMS requirements.
• Researches healthcare laws and regulations.
• Participate in various other projects and work streams, as assigned.
• Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed
• Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures.
• Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position.

Benefits

• More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most.
• Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment.
• Below are some of our benefit offerings.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees