Assistant Corporate Counsel

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :

This position will assist the General Counsel and support senior-level attorneys in all functions of the

Legal/Risk Management Department. This position will be part of the team that is responsible

for providing legal advice and support to ChristianaCare.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal advice and support to ChristianaCare in the following areas for the purpose of clinical, strategic, and business operations:

  Issues related to clinical practice and patient care, including informed consent, health care quality and safety, and other regulatory requirements;

  State and federal employment laws;

  Professional health care licensing boards;

  Health care privacy;

  Medical-dental staff including privileging, credentialing, and peer review;

  General compliance matters, such as Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark, Civil Monetary Penalties Law, and Medicare Conditions of Participation; and

  Telehealth.

• Assist in the preparation, review, and negotiation of documents for complex transactions including, agreements related to information technology, managed care, employment arrangements, business relationships and third-party vendor agreements.

• Prepare and review internal policies, procedures, and other operating documents.

• Provide litigation support to Risk Management, management, employees, and outside counsel for medical malpractice and other legal claims.

• Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Law degree from an accredited university.

• A minimum of 5 years of health care legal experience, preferably advising a hospital or health care system.

• Experience with patient care, clinical issues, and other health care laws and regulations.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of contracting principles and techniques;

• Ability to independently plan, organize, and coordinate administrative programs and projects;

• Excellent organizational and project management skills;

• Ability to effect process change to achieve optimal efficiency;

• Negotiation skills;

• Ability to maintain confidential information, materials, and files;

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities under time pressure;

• Skill in written and oral communication; and

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and contract tracking systems.