Director Of Legal Services

Profile

Director of Legal Services The candidate, under the direction of the Vice President of Financial Services, will oversee and direct general legal issues within the organization. Will be responsible for contract management. Oversee the contract management system. Responsible for general organizational contracting to include a focus on federal regulations surrounding Anti-kickback and Stark regulations. Research and submit legal opinions concerning health care operations including contracting, statutory application, government regulation, compliance and other issues. Review and prepare contracts or other legal documents. Research and provide legal review of EMTALA and HIPAA investigations. Communicate with outside counsel for legal matters when necessary. May participate in corporate compliance investigations. Assist in development and enhancement of policies and procedures for the Health Systems. Perform other duties as requested.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a Law degree with 5+ years of experience in healthcare to have gained expert knowledge of laws, regulations, and issues relative to the healthcare industry. Extensive experience and knowledge in hospital compliance, billing, and coding is required. Should have comprehensive working knowledge of ISO, TJC, Medicare CoP's, other state and federal laws and regulations related to performance improvement, CMS rules and regulations, and a thorough understanding of hospital operations.

Company info

Hiring Coordinator
Licking Memorial Health Systems
1320 West Main Street
Newark, OH 43055