DEPT: GENERAL COUNSEL AND RISK MGMT FACILITY: 110 N MAIN ST, DAYTON, 45402 - 1795 Full-Time / 8:00 am- 5:00 pm The Contract Specialist/Paralegal prepares of all physician employment contracts under the guidance of in-house legal counsel. The Contract Specialist/Paralegal works directly with in-house counsel to: + Develop contract language, + Review the benchmarking and fair market value analysis to assist the attorneys who determine compliance with federal and state law and regulation, and + Provide dedicated support to ensure that physician contracts are vetted through the internal compliance process of the organization. + Maintain familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations which govern physician arrangements. The Contract Specialist/Paralegal will also work directly with Premier Physician Network Executives who engage directly with the physicians and handle the contract negotiation process. The Contract Specialist/Paralegal will serve as a point of contact for both hospital and system executives who require assistance for a physician arrangement. The Contract Specialist/Paralegal may also serve as a liaison between Legal and Financial Accounting for audits and payment information requested at the direction of in-house counsel and/or operations depending upon the need, as well as other data reports. The Contract Specialist/Paralegal is expected to ensure that all internal recordkeeping is accurate and up to date. Essential Duties & Functions: · Draft physician employment contracts based on information provided by Premier Physician Network Executives. · Develop contract language under the supervision of in-house counsel. · Review the benchmarking and fair market value analysis to assist the attorneys who determine compliance with federal and state law and regulation. · Provide dedicated support to ensure that physician contracts are vetted through the internal compliance process of the organization. · Serve as a point of contact for both hospital and system executives who require assistance for a physician arrangement. · May serve as a liaison between Legal and Financial Accounting for audits and payment information at the direction of in-house counsel and/or operations depending upon the request, as well as other data needs. · Identify and develop strategies for effective contracting policies and procedures. · Ensure proper recordkeeping and the integrity of the legal physician contract file system. **Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree** Additional requirements: + Type of degree: N/A + Area of study or major: Business, Finance, English, or Paralegal Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A Experience: + Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience + Preferred experience: Paralegal experience and/or contract management experience strongly preferred. Knowledge/Skills + Strong interpersonal skills, sensitive to all levels of employees and different constituencies. + Strong legal drafting skills. + Ability to understand complex legal and regulatory frameworks. + Ability to work autonomously while under the supervision of an attorney. + Effective verbal and written communication skills. + Project development and coordination skills. + Attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills. + Must be creative; a self-starter; and a strong team player