Paralegal – Healthcare

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

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

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

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, MilkStork, Transportation Benefit, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis 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.

This posting will remain active on job boards for 5 days from date of posting unless there is a good faith basis to extend the posting date.

Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.