Clinical Contracting Attorney

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health seeks an attorney to lead the development of contracts for community-based clinical, programmatic and educational services. You will coordinate negotiations with legal counsel, risk management, and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal Duke requirements.

Responsibilities include providing complex regulatory analysis for healthcare contracting, helping to maximize value while maintaining regulatory alignment, and serving as a liaison to the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an attorney.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
• Healthcare contracting experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop contracts for clinical, programmatic and educational services within Duke Health and affiliated schools.
• Coordinate contract review with legal, risk management and business stakeholders to ensure compliance and value.
• Provide complex legal and regulatory analysis related to healthcare contracting and applicable laws.
• Act as primary contracting liaison to offices such as the Office of Graduate Medical Education and related clinical programs.

Skills

Contracting

Regulatory analysis

Legal knowledge

Communication

Education

Licensed to practice law in NC

Job description

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Occ Summary

This position has significant responsibility for the development of contracts primarily for Duke University Health System and Duke University's Schools of Medicine and Nursing related to community-based clinical, programmatic, and educational services and activities. General responsibilities include the following: 1) advising to ensure that all contractual arrangements are compliant with legal, regulatory and internal Duke requirements; 2) facilitating and coordinating communication with and among internal Duke business and legal stakeholders (e.g., legal counsel, risk management, corporate compliance, administrators, business managers, program directors and clinical leaders) to ensure appropriate internal reviewand input for each contract; 3) overseeing the contracting process efficiently from development through full execution; and 4) monitoring implemented contracts through periodic review and communication with the appropriate Duke business-owner for the service.

Work Performed

Planning Collaborate with business team to develop contracts for clinical services, programmatic and educational services and activities, with a focus on ensuring that proposed services align with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and internal Duke policies, standards and procedures. Review proposed services with business team and recommend alternatives as appropriate and necessary to reduce risk and align with applicable legal, regulatory and Duke standards. Manage communication with counsel and/or administrative contacts at external parties regarding contract negotiation and finalization. Serve as the primary contracting liaison to the Office of Graduate Medical Education, School of Nursing, School of Medicine, Hospital Education and other offices and programs related to educational rotations, both outgoing and incoming, for House Staff and students in clinical training programs. Legal/Regulatory Provide complex legal analysis of federal and state laws and regulations related to healthcare contracting. Continually acquire and maintain knowledge of the complex laws and regulations that impact the business units served and clinical service contracting. Consult with appropriate legal counsel to ensure services are compliant with current regulatory requirements. Coordinate the contracting process to maximize inclusion of applicable internal business stakeholders and clinicians in the development and review of contracts. Financial and Compliance Controls Ensure contracts are reviewed periodically with the business owner and updated as necessary. Maintain appropriate documentation of contract development. Facilitate review of proposed rates for services by appropriate finance offices to ensure rates are fair market value and otherwise compliant with federal regulations. Review liability provisions with Duke Clinical and Corporate Risk Management as appropriate and necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Planning Collaborate with business team to develop contracts for clinical services, programmatic and educational services and activities, with a focus on ensuring that proposed services align with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and internal Duke policies, standards and procedures. Review proposed services with business team and recommend alternatives as appropriate and necessary to reduce risk and align with applicable legal, regulatory and Duke standards. Manage communication with counsel and/or administrative contacts at external parties regarding contract negotiation and finalization. Serve as the primary contracting liaison to the Office of Graduate Medical Education, School of Nursing, School of Medicine, Hospital Education and other offices and programs related to educational rotations, both outgoing and incoming, for House Staff and students in clinical training programs. Legal/Regulatory Provide complex legal analysis of federal and state laws and regulations related to healthcare contracting.Continually acquire and maintain knowledge of the complex laws and regulations that impact the business units served and clinical service contracting. Consult with appropriate legal counsel to ensure services are compliant with current regulatory requirements. Coordinate the contracting process to maximize inclusion of applicable internal business stakeholders and clinicians in the development and review of contracts. Financial and Compliance Controls Ensure contracts are reviewed periodically with the business owner and updated as necessary. Maintain appropriate documentation of contract development. Facilitate review of proposed rates for services by appropriate finance offices to ensure rates are fair market value and otherwise compliant with federal regulations. Review liability provisions with Duke Clinical and Corporate Risk Management as appropriate and necessary.

Level Characteristics

Planning Collaborate with business team to develop contracts for clinical services, programmatic and educational services and activities, with a focus on ensuring that proposed services align with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and internal Duke policies, standards and procedures. Review proposed services with business team and recommend alternatives as appropriate and necessary to reduce risk and align with applicable legal, regulatory and Duke standards. Manage communication with counsel and/or administrative contacts at external parties regarding contract negotiation and finalization. Serve as the primary contracting liaison to the Office of Graduate Medical Education, School of Nursing, School of Medicine, Hospital Education and other offices and programs related to educational rotations, both outgoing and incoming, for House Staff and students in clinical training programs. Legal/Regulatory Provide complex legal analysis of federal and state laws and regulations related to healthcare contracting. Continually acquire and maintain knowledge of the complex laws and regulations that impact the business units served and clinical service contracting. Consult with appropriate legal counsel to ensure services are compliant with current regulatory requirements. Coordinate the contracting process to maximize inclusion of applicable internal business stakeholders and clinicians in the development and review of contracts. Financial and Compliance Controls Ensure contracts are reviewed periodically with the business owner and updated as necessary. Maintain appropriate documentation of contract development. Facilitate review of proposed rates for services by appropriate finance offices to ensure rates are fair market value and otherwise compliant with federal regulations. Review liability provisions with Duke Clinical and Corporate Risk Management as appropriate and necessary.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience as an attorney

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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