RWJBarnabas Health · 7 hours ago
Paralegal Regulatory and Immigration Healthcare
West Orange, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $117K/yr
5+ years expRWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest integrated academic healthcare system, seeks an In-House Healthcare System Paralegal to support the legal department in managing a diverse range of legal and compliance matters inherent to a healthcare organization. This role requires a strong understanding of healthcare law, immigration law, and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other internal departments.
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Responsibilities
Conduct thorough research on healthcare and business immigration laws, regulations, and industry trends to inform legal strategy and compliance initiatives
Draft, review, redline, and organize legal documents, including contracts, policies, agreements, regulatory filings, and correspondence
Assist with ensuring the organization's compliance with federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including immigration law, ERISA, Federal and State grants, Medicare, and Medicaid
Support the review, revision, and negotiation of various contracts and agreements involving the healthcare system, including vendor contracts
Provide support to attorneys in all matters, including organizing case files, opening files in file site, scheduling, assisting with discovery, and coordinating with external counsel
Act as a point of contact between the legal department and other departments, external counsel, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
Maintain accurate legal documentation and regulatory tracking systems for all relevant funding programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
At least 5 years' experience as a paralegal, preferably within a healthcare or in-house legal department setting
Demonstrated understanding of healthcare laws, regulations, and policies, including business immigration law
Proficiency in legal research databases e,g,Westlaw and document management systems including iManage
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing a heavy workload under pressure
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Preferred
Experience with electronic health record systems
Familiarity with medical terminology
Experience with state audits and examinations
Certifications such as Certified Paralegal or Certified in Healthcare Compliance
Prior in-house paralegal experience at an academic medical center or healthcare system
Benefits
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
Company
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
New Jersey Food Security Initiative
2024-07-02Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Anthony Cava
President and CEO
Jordan Ruch
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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