Associate General Counsel - Medicaid

About the role

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development. This is an opportunity for a motivated lawyer to provide legal support to HCSC’s legal team and other internal business partners supporting HCSC Medicaid managed care/CHIP programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound, actionable legal advice on regulatory and operational matters involving state Medicaid/CHIP program issues, and other state and federal healthcare regulatory issues.
• Serve as a partner to our business leaders in developing adaptive strategies to support HCSC’s established business and to further its growth while continually advancing HCSC’s goal of expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the position is located.
• 8 years’ experience as an attorney with demonstrated understanding/experience of the health care or insurance field.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation and diplomacy skills.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Knowledge or understanding of the health care, health insurance, or claim administration field.
• 5+ years’ experience with state Medicaid/CHIP program issues, such as policies, regulations, and guidance issued by state Medicaid agencies and/or CMS, state and federal legislative and regulatory activity related to Medicaid/CHIP, Medicaid/CHIP managed care delivery systems, contracting, payment integrity, coverage issues, member grievances, reimbursement, or models/demonstration projects under section 1115 of the Social Security Act.
• Strong business collaboration and writing skills, including the ability to clearly provide legal counsel and solutions to complex issues.

Pay

$146,700.00 - $272,400.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

Schedule

This requires in-office hours 3 days a week at the respective office location.

Benefits

HCSC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

HCSC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.