Legal Operations Coordinator

Saint Francis Healthcare System; Cape Girardeau (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a Legal Operations Coordinator to support the Legal, Compliance, and Risk departments. You will streamline workflows, manage records and reports, and coordinate projects across teams, with a focus on improving efficiency and governance.

This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with experience in healthcare administration and regulatory environments.

Formación

• Associate degree in a relevant field is required.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant coursework in related fields preferred.
• Three years of experience in legal, compliance, risk management, or related operations required.
• Experience in healthcare system or regulated environments preferred.
• Experience with records management and reporting tools preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Supports legal, compliance, and risk departments with workflows and projects.
• Maintains shared resources, systems, and reporting for the team.

Educación

Associate degree (required)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

SharePoint

Document management

Workflow tools

Legal tech

Descripción del empleo

JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Operations Coordinator provides operational, technology, records-management, reporting, and project-coordination support for the Legal, Compliance, and Risk departments. The role improves departmental workflows, maintains shared resources and systems, coordinates recurring processes, and supports legal spend and risk-financing activities.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Associate degree in business, healthcare administration, legal studies, project management, compliance, risk management, information management, or a related field- required
• Bachelor's degree or relevant coursework or certification in project management, legal operations, healthcare compliance, process improvement, records management, or healthcare administration- preferred

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience supporting legal, compliance, risk management, healthcare administration, project coordination, executive operations, or related operational functions- required
• Experience in a healthcare system, hospital, medical group, in-house legal department, compliance program, risk management function, or other regulated environment- preferred
• Experience with records management, reporting, SharePoint, document management systems, workflow tools, legal technology, insurance-renewal support, or executive-level project coordination- preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Why Work at Saint Francis?

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12-bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system - recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.

Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306-bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis - it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day

• Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
• Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
• Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
• Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
• Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
• Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
• Excellence: Always striving to be the best
• Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
• Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
• Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
• Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
• Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
• Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at [e-mail].