Job Details
***candidate must have contracting experience, healthcare industry experience a plus***
DURATION: 13 weeks to start asap; potential for extension or contract to hire should the candidate and the need align
LOCATION: Network Services, Hock Plaza II, 615 Douglas Street, Ste. 602, Durham, NC 27705
**position is hybrid - primarily working remote but needs to be local for ocassional on-site meetings
JOB SUMMARY: This position has significant responsibility for the development of contracts primarily for Health System and University s Schools of Medicine and Nursing related to community-based clinical, programmatic, and educational services and activities. General responsibilities include the following:
1. advising to ensure that all contractual arrangements are compliant with legal, regulatory and internal requirements;
2. facilitating and coordinating communication with and among internal Duke business and legal stakeholders (e.g., legal counsel, risk management, corporate compliance, administrators, business managers, program directors and clinical leaders) to ensure appropriate internal review and input for each contract;
3. overseeing the contracting process efficiently from development through full execution; and
4. monitoring implemented contracts through periodic review and communication with the appropriate business-owner for the service.
This position situated in Network Services, a business unit, requires the skills and abilities of an experienced attorney and is purposed to strengthen the link between legal advice of counsel and the implementation of it. No direct reports, but candidates must have leadership experience in that they have the people skills/political savvy to work with senior level leaders across the enterprise.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: contracting only - no litigation
**PLANNING**
? Collaborate with business team to develop contracts for clinical services, programmatic and educational services and activities, with a focus on ensuring that proposed services align with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and internal policies, standards and procedures.
? Review proposed services with business team and recommend alternatives as appropriate and necessary to reduce risk and align with applicable legal, regulatory and standards.
? Manage communication with counsel and/or administrative contacts at external parties regarding contract negotiation and finalization.
? Serve as the primary contracting liaison to the Office of Graduate Medical Education, School of Nursing, School of Medicine, Hospital Education and other offices and programs related to educational rotations, both outgoing and incoming, for House Staff and students in clinical training programs.
**LEGAL/REGULATORY**
? Provide complex legal analysis of federal and state laws and regulations related to healthcare contracting.
? Continually acquire and maintain knowledge of the complex laws and regulations that impact the business units served and clinical service contracting.
? Consult with appropriate legal counsel to ensure services are compliant with current regulatory requirements.
? Coordinate the contracting process to maximize inclusion of applicable internal business stakeholders and clinicians in the development and review of contracts.
**FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE CONTROLS**
? Ensure contracts are reviewed periodically with the business owner and updated as necessary.
? Maintain appropriate documentation of contract development.
? Facilitate review of proposed rates for services by appropriate finance offices to ensure rates are fair market value and otherwise compliant with federal regulations.
? Review liability provisions with Clinical and Corporate Risk Management as appropriate and necessary.