Legal Department Administrative Coordinator

Boston Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and generous PTO

Free parking

Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy

Onsite fitness and wellness center

Tuition assistance / pre-paid tuition

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to support the Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management teams under limited supervision. The role covers contract management, compliance investigations, incident handling, and discovery coordination, with executive support for the SVP and General Counsel.

Education: Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certification preferred; 3 years in legal admin. Notary appointment preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certification preferred.
• 3 years of experience with legal administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and draft contracts; manage internal contract tracker.
• Coordinate responses to legal compliance investigations.
• Oversee incident and complaint management.
• Coordinate discovery with outside trial counsel.
• Provide executive administrative support to Senior VP and General Counsel.
• Prepare reports and handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Medical terminology

Legal terminology

Data analysis

Contract drafting

Insurance management

Claims management

Risk management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Notary

Job description

Under limited supervision, performs various compliance, transactional, insurance, claims, risk management and office management activities for the Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management departments. This includes contract management, contract drafting, coordinating responses to legal compliance investigations, overseeing incident and complaint management, coordination of discovery with outside trial counsel, and maintaining relevant database and files. In addition, employee provides executive administrative support to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel and other attorneys in the department.

Education Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certification/degree preferred.

Experience 3 years of experience with legal administrative processes.

Skills Knowledge of medical and legal terminology Skill in data analysis for investigation of incidents and complaints Ability to compose routine correspondence and analytical memoranda on own initiative Ability to manage insurance, claims, risk management, litigation and discovery processes Ability to manage and draft contracts Ability to work independently, use discretion for confidential matters and critical thinking in decision-making.

Licensures, Certifications Notary appointment preferred.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Claims and Insurance Management - Professional Liability/Malpractice Claims Create department claim file (paper and electronic versions). Paralegal duties such as collecting information for interrogatory responses and document production, including inpatient/outpatient medical records, radiology studies, billing statements, electronic audit trails, EMR data such as audit trails, as requested in the discovery process. Updating loss run for attorneys (including updated financial figures, case status and description). Scheduling interviews with current and former employees and GBMC attorneys.
• General Liability Claims: Work with the party responsible to investigate events (falls, visitor issues, lost or damaged property). Collect evidence, pictures, security footage and incident reports to assess claim. Communicate case facts, including patient complaints and/or clinical concerns with department managers and/or responsible party. Request checks for property loss working with department manager. Coordinate with patient’s representative and/or billing manager to evaluate and resolve small claims and third-party complaints.
• Claims History Reports & Insurance Verification: Work with GBMC’s Medical Staff Office to add newly hired medical staff to GBMC’s professional liability insurance carrier (Ruxton Insurance Company Ltd.). Respond to outside healthcare facilities in the credentialing process of a current or former GBMC clinician. Provide claims history reports and insurance verification (certificates of insurance) applicable to provider’s employment history and current standing with GBMC. Review for accuracy each certificate of insurance for correct effective dates, termination dates, appropriate insurance policy limits, and correct provider name and location. Maintain licensing for GBMC and Gilchrist’s Maryland Unemployment Insurance Bonds, processed and approved through the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR). Prepare and collect documents housewide for annual insurance renewal for GBMC HealthCare, Inc., to support the annual renewal of insurance policies (Professional Liability, General Liability, Property, Casualty, Auto/Fleet, Theft, Kidnap and Ransom, D&O and Cyber Liability lines). Prepare and collect data for annual applications for each insurance line detailing accurate finances, clinical data and clinical research statistics.
• Policy Management Process: Manage Administrative and Executive level policies and procedures compliant with TJC healthcare standards using software. Participate in Policy Committee meetings for updates and new regulations. Advise departments regarding formatting and policy layout. Update policy database with policy changes. Notify appropriate personnel when department policies are approaching the review date (every 3 years). Track policies by name, department, review date and responsible party.
• Executive Assistant/Administrative Responsibilities: Provide administrative assistance to transactional, risk management, and compliance attorneys, including answering phones, keeping calendars, scheduling meetings and preparing correspondence on behalf of legal counsel. Prepare for attorney review reports to be filed with the National Practitioner Data Bank when claims are settled involving healthcare practitioners. Prepare drafts of annual Bordereau reports for Reinsurance Underwriters, based on claim activity and claim status. Take and prepare meeting minutes for board level committees, interdepartmental meetings, etc. Prepares spreadsheets, agendas, memos for Board Committee presentations and meetings. Update redlined documents, modify templates and contracts under the guidance of the General Counsel. Support other directors in the organization who need help in formatting and finalizing contract documents, as directed by General Counsel. Accept service of and deliver work related subpoenas to employees at GBMC. Forwards subpoenas for patient medical records, billing statements, and other legal documents to the appropriate departments.
• Miscellaneous Training & Intern/Externship Responsibilities: Work with Employee Health and Human Resources to onboard legal students, paralegals or other legal intern/extern candidates. Provide training to managers in use of electronic contract database.
• Contracts: Maintain and update internal contract tracker for the tracking of internal contract review process between attorneys, clients and outside counsel. Creating electronic contract file and paper file with email negotiations, comments to be reviewed, and the draft agreement. Maintain and upload to web-based contract management system, finalized physician and non-physician contracts and supporting documentation. Review of final contract and check to ensure appropriate documents accompany agreement for support purposes (fair market value data and business justification). Send final contract to Compliance, Managed Care and hiring department. Train new managers in use of the web-based contract management software, secure passwords, user access rights and accessibility. Maintain certificates of insurance for outside vendors as required under GBMC contracts.

Physical Requirements

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like.

Pay Range

Pay Range $30.06 - $49.29 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Situated in scenic Towson, GBMC represents more than just a hospital; it's a legacy of over 60 years in premier healthcare. Our beautiful suburban campus is home to a facility with over 250 beds, 23,000 admissions, and 52,000 emergency room visits each year. GBMC is currently seeking talented, compassionate employees to support patients of the communities we serve. GBMC has also been named “best place to work!” At GBMC Health Partners, we don't just provide comprehensive medical care – we build lasting relationships. When it comes to the care of our patients, for us, it's personal. Whether you’re a physician leading proactive health strategies, a nurse practitioner providing care, or a medical assistant ensuring seamless operations, your role here is pivotal. At Gilchrist, we transcend traditional hospice care. Every individual's journey is unique, and we pride ourselves on being there, every step of the way. For over three decades, Gilchrist has stood as a pillar of compassion and dedication as Maryland's premier nonprofit provider for serious illness and end-of-life care. We are more than just a hospice; we are a life-affirming promise ensuring every moment is lived to its fullest. Hospice of Washington County (HWC), situated in Hagerstown, MD, is the only licensed provider for hospice care within Washington County. Our team of committed professionals understands the importance of ensuring that every individual is able to LIVE their life to the fullest. The focus is on caring for the individual, not the cure. Hospice focuses on helping a person live; making the most of each minute, hour, day, week and month they may have during the final season of life. It is about allowing self-determined life closure; individuals remain the decisions makers of how they will spend their precious days, weeks, and months. Hospice focuses on quality of life, not quantity. We provide hospice care wherever the individual designates as their home. That can be in a private residence, nursing home, or assisted living facility. Hospice care is available to patients of any age, religion, race, or illness. Hospice care is covered under Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance plans.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan