APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN HAWAII

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides contracting, compliance, and general legal support services to organization primarily with support to the CEO & Chief Compliance Officer (GC & CCO) and Paralegal/Contracts Administrator, in the form of contract drafting, review, execution, and administration. Also provides support to the CCO with respect to the corporate compliance program.

Location: 100% Remote 

This is an on-call position

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Contract Administration:

• Assists with the review and execution of all UHP employment agreements, service agreements, and other agreements.
• Administers contracting process; maintains procedures for tracking contracts; drafts contracts and contract amendments as assigned; reviews agreements for unacceptable language, terms and conditions; negotiates tem1s as necessary with other party.
• Ensures agreements and terms are in compliance with federal, state, and other applicable laws and with internal UHP policies.
• Organizes, tracks, and maintains database on agreements.

Compliance Program:

• Assists with the administration and implementation of the corporate compliance program, including the training and education program.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of the policies and procedures surrounding the overall compliance program, with an emphasis on privacy compliance.
• Manages special projects and programs related to healthcare compliance.
• Supports the Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer with management of the compliance program, including communication and dissemination of documents.

Legal/Administrative Support:

• Performs research as assigned, including both library and internet-based research.
• Screens legal inquiries and provides routine advice and referral to reference sources when assistance of Counsel is not required to address issues.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, forms as needed.
• Reviews legal forms for accuracy.
• Complies with all legal requirements and company policies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training

•  Bachelor 's degree in Paralegal/Legal Studies or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Two years of office experience, with at least one of those years specific to contract administration and/or legal affairs.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting.

Skills Knowledge

•  Skill in exercising initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Skill in prioritizing ongoing and new projects, as well as conducting research and gathering information for legal purposes.
• Skill in communicating efficiently and effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of people internal and external to the organization.
• Skill in continuously seeking to improve the quality of services and processes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and experience with database management software.
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive matters.

BENEFITS  

• Retirement plan with 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions  
• Employee assistance program (EAP)  
• Pet insurance with competitive premium rate  

UHP is an EEO Employer.