Associate Counsel, Hospital Operations

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Key Responsibilities:

Prepares new contracts and reviews existing or proposed contracts and vendor arrangements. Using electronic contracts management system reviews contracts in a timely fashion and provides advice as appropriate. Drafts negotiates and reviews legal document contracts services consultant and employment contracts in a timely fashion. Works collaboratively with the Director of Managed Care on hospital payor agreements.

Interprets or otherwise obtains interpretation of federal and state laws affecting the Authority; provides complex analysis of federal and state laws and regulations regarding health care related issues.

Demonstrates familiarity with Authority Bylaws policies and procedures; proficiency with state and federal laws including fraud and abuse laws and regulations Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation coverage and reimbursement issues 340(B) requirements HIPAA and privacy requirements EMTALA Joint Commission standards and state law rules and regulations; establishes a good working relationship with concerned agencies including but not limited to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation Boards.

Assists management with clinical and patient care issues. Evaluates patient/family social issues as they are brought forward and provides sound advice in a timely fashion; provides advice regarding consents involuntary commitments guardianships guardian ad litem and probate matters.

Participates in legal and/or administrative proceedings concerning the Authority. Serves as an agent to accept review and notify of employees of subpoenas depositions and hearings. Coordinates depositions as needed and produces records and documents as required.

Other duties as assigned. As a member of the MUSC Office of General Counsel provide guidance on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Admission to practice law in the State of South Carolina or eligible for admission within twelve (12) months.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws regulations and codes pertaining to healthcare laws rules and regulations.

• Proficient in drafting negotiating and reviewing legal documents.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to be persuasive with other leaders across teams positively influencing and supporting the mission of the organization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

• High degree of client service professional ethics and integrity.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience practicing law with a focus on healthcare law.

• Experience in a higher education healthcare or government setting.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctorate from accredited school of law; License to practice law in state of South Carolina 5 years of In-house counsel experience in healthcare.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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