Paralegal II, Physician Services Division

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Paralegal II - Physician Services Administration works with the Physician Services Legal Department, its General Counsel, Associate General Counsels, and other department paralegals concerning Physician/Physician Group contract drafting and negotiation, corporate healthcare compliance matters, contract repository management, and all tasks associated therewith.

 

This position can offer a fully remote option.

A day in the life of a Paralegal II - Physician Services Administration at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

• Physician/Physician Group Contracting: Assist with the timely drafting, review, revision and negotiation of physician/physician group agreements. Review, revise, and/or draft and negotiate professional services agreements and employment agreements, including amendments to existing engagements and termination/non-renewal letters, under the guidance of attorneys, on a timely basis. Responsible for the collection, organization, and review of due diligence related to such transactions.
• Workload Management: Be detail-oriented with the ability to interpret contractual provisions and identify potential risk issues/conflicts during the due diligence and drafting process. Responsible for managing and tracking assignments via digital tools. Have excellent time management skills, with an ability to prioritize and ensure progress on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaboration with Physician Enterprise/Key Stakeholders: Attend meetings on a regular basis, including weekly meetings with Physician Enterprise counterparts and monthly physician compensation review committee meetings. Identify key stakeholders on transactions, build report, and ensure input/guidance is aligned throughout the transaction. Understand the importance and appreciate the value of effective communication with Physician Enterprise colleagues and key stakeholder partners.
• Digital Tools: Have strong computer skills and a high level of comfort with varied software tools including, but not limited to, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and contract lifecycle management/repository tools. Be able to learn and use novel software programs quickly.
• Contract Maintenance Support: Assist in the administration of Agiloft, HMH`s Contract Lifecycle Management Software. Upload documents, field questions, quality check the input of all documents, and assist in education of team members.
• Process Improvement: Work with Physician Enterprise, Physician Enterprise Legal Department, along with its leadership, to identify, further refine, and address opportunities for improvement in work processes.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance and support to attorneys (calendar/schedule conference calls and notetaking ).
• Work Location: Whether fully remote or hybrid, be comfortable with significant colleague interaction via digital means.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 10. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associate's Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal/paralegal contracting experience for hospitals, health systems, or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and practices, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and legal communication principles and practices.
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current and valid Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!  

Starting at $45.94 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.