What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at BJC HealthCare?
New opportunity for a Paralegal to join the BJC Team.
This role, reporting to BJC Medical Group of Missouri does work collaboratively with the BJC HealthCare Legal Team.
Preferred candidates bring a background in healthcare expertise or knowledge of contract law, specifically in leasing, property management, or related fields. Weekly contract committee meetings bring together attorneys, operational, HR, and finance professionals for a collective review and processing of documents.
This position calls for a proactive approach, involving independent document request and review, showcasing a self-starting attitude, and active engagement in creative problem-solving through relevant inquiries. It presents a valuable learning curve for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in a dynamic environment.
Flexible work environment with opportunities to work onsite or remotely. Candidates should reside in the Greater St. Louis area.
Overview
BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.
Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
The Operations Department provides support to the strategic and operational objectives of BJC Medical Group practices and is located in Town & Country.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Performs required legal tasks, including: conducting legal research, drafting legal documents; managing and coordinating legal documents, claims, responses, filings and applications; conducting investigations; preparing case files and managing data bases. Provides interpretation and assistance to BJC health services organizations regarding legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Provides regulatory advice and interpretation relating to internal and external rules, regulations and policies and with respect to legal and supporting documents. Drafts documents (contracts, agreements, responses to claims, memoranda, corporate resolutions, bylaws, etc.) and prepares for required approvals.
- Conducts internal investigations and coordinates with governmental agency offices in order to obtain and comply with specific information requests. Prepares investigation summary reports and the initial response to other legal requests i.e. subpoenas, discovery requests.
- Designs and maintains databases to support claims management and/or corporate information and recordkeeping as well as officer and director information for system wide clients and related groups. (Hospitals, service organizations, leadership, Board, etc.)
- Analyzes documents and records, including pleadings and recommendations from counsel to determine case merit and assess potential risk.
- With supervision, manages claims and administrative processes.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Associate's Degree
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Experience
- 5-10 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Experience
- 10 years
Licenses & Certifications
- Paralegal
- #LI-EW1
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
