Paralegal - Healthcare

The Healthcare Paralegal provides investigative, review, and research support to the Legal Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Triages incoming calls to the Legal Department on matters such as patient rights, allegations of abuse/neglect/misappropriation of property, family-related concerns, discharges, against medical- advice issues, etc. and assign to appropriate counsel/personnel as warranted

• Intakes, investigates, and resolves non-privileged allegations of abuse, neglect, theft and privacy (HIPAA) violations and assign to appropriate counsel as warranted

• Reviews and drafts various legal documents

• Conducts legal research as needed

• Receives, reviews, and responds to various inquiries from internal and external sources, including, without limitation, patients and state/federal oversight agencies

• Acts as a liaison between the Legal Department and other internal departments to support legal and compliance efforts

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Paralegal certificate or similar degree in Paralegal/Legal studies required

• College degree preferred, but not required

• Three to five (3-5) years of legal experience related to healthcare law in either a law firm or in-house setting preferred

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills, with the ability to quickly analyze issues and craft practical, business-oriented solutions

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to consistently meet deadlines with high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all areas and levels of the organization and outside counsel

• Ability to use judgment, tact and discretion

• Proficiency in all Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to interact effectively with all areas and levels of the organization

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

About Maxim Healthcare Services

Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.