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The Legal Support and Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer (GC/CCO) in completing legal-related tasks with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include: leading contract lifecycle management function and system, responding to standard and complex medical record requests and subpoenas, mitigating organizational risk due in conjunction with Risk and Quality Management (RQM) leadership, and managing Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA) lifecycle management. Supports the organization’s strategic plan and workplace inclusion initiatives. Ensures productivity expectations, customer service and compliance standards are maintained. Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to PPGT’s culture of quality, safety and risk awareness.
o Responsible for responding to medical record requests and working with RQM, Health Services and other applicable departments to address responses to record requests and subpoenas; such requests may require a legally compliant release of records or the rejection of such request unless and until lawfully acceptable request is received by the affiliate.
o Leads the contract lifecycle management workflow using iManage contract management system.
o Develops and maintains processes that assure the accuracy and integrity of data entered into the contract management system for all contract specifications and terms.
o Ensures Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) are obtained from any third party that will be exchanging or accessing personal health information (PHI) as indicated in the terms of the related business contract by, including but limited to reviewing, assessing, and maintaining all business associate agreements to ensure compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) accreditation requirements; where areas of non-compliance are noted, make recommendations for modification to ensure compliance.
o Facilitates the review of all contract documents from pre-contract through post signature phases including collaboration with teammates to resolve issues and develop alternative review, approval, and/or signatory arrangements when necessary.
o Develop and maintain processes that provide timely notification of critical contract events (e.g., renewals, termination, and due dates contained within the agreements).
o Leads the VRA lifecycle management workflow as required by the affiliates VRA policy and procedures.
o In partnership with Business Operations and Information Technology (IT), maintain processes that assure the accuracy and integrity of data entered into the VRA management system for all VRA specifications and terms.
o Ensure business associate agreements are obtained from any third party that will be exchanging or accessing personal health information (PHI) as indicated in the terms of the related business VRA.
o Facilitates the review of all VRA documents from pre-contract through post signature phases including collaboration with teammates to resolve issues and develop alternative review, approval, and/or signatory arrangements when necessary.
o Develop and maintain processes that provide timely notification of critical events (e.g., renewals, termination, and due dates contained within the agreements and cyclical VRA updates).
Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of relevant experience or Associate’s degree + 5 years of relevant experience or H/S diploma (or equivalent) + 7 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience: healthcare compliance, paralegal, risk and quality management or related experience. Healthcare industry experience preferred.
Healthcare Compliance or Paralegal certification preferred.
Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology. Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.
OtherPPGT is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind, including discrimination on the basis of age; race, color, ancestry, national origin, or ethnicity; citizenship status; sex or gender; gender identity or gender expression or transgender status (including the individual's actual or perceived sex and the individual's gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression); sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality); mental or physical disability; AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; perception of risk of HIV infection; or association with individuals who are believed to be at risk; religion or creed; genetic information; pregnancy status, including related medical conditions; marital status; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; or any other basis protected by law. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.
Applicants have rights under the Federal Employment Laws. To view these notices, please click on the following links: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) poster.
Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as picking, pinching, or typing. Must be able to talk such as convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately. Must be able to hear such as the ability to receive detailed communication orally. Must be able to communicate effectively. Will have substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects. Sedentary/Office environment.
Yearly based
TX , United States Houston, TX, United States
TX , United States Houston, TX, United States