Paralegal Regulatory and Immigration Healthcare

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest integrated academic healthcare system, seeks an In-House Healthcare System Paralegal to support the legal department in managing a diverse range of legal and compliance matters inherent to a healthcare organization. This role requires a strong understanding of healthcare law, immigration law, regulations, and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, other paralegals, legal staff, medical professionals, and other internal departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant and direct legal experience, ideally within an academic medical center, government agency, or law firm with experience including business immigration with a heavy focus on physician groups and hospital systems.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Experience with electronic health record systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience with state audits and examinations.
• Certifications such as Certified Paralegal or Certified in Healthcare Compliance.

Essential Functions

• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research on healthcare and business immigration laws, regulations, and industry trends to inform legal strategy and compliance initiatives.
• Document Preparation: Draft, review, redline, and organize legal documents, including contracts, policies, agreements, regulatory filings, and correspondence.
• Compliance Management: Assist with ensuring the organization's compliance with federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including immigration law, ERISA, Federal and State grants, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Contract Review and Negotiation: Support the review, revision, and negotiation of various contracts and agreements involving the healthcare system, including vendor contracts.
• Support: Provide support to attorneys in all matters, including organizing case files, opening files in file site, scheduling, assisting with discovery, and coordinating with external counsel.
• Liaison and Communication: Act as a point of contact between the legal department and other departments, external counsel, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Education, Documentation, and Systems Support: Maintain accurate legal documentation and regulatory tracking systems for all relevant funding programs.

Benefits And Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon...
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities