Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Paralegal to join our team!

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.

This position reports to the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer (“GC/CCO”) and is primarily responsible for assisting the management of Gastro health’s general corporate, governance, contract management, risk management and compliance/privacy matters. Supports GC/CCO to ensure compliance per Gastro Health policies and federal/state law.

This role offers:

A great work/life balance
No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday
Paid holidays and paid time off
Rapidity growing team with opportunities for advancement
Competitive compensation
Benefits package

Duties you will be responsible for:

Provide legal and administrative assistance to GC/CCO, outside counsel, and management.
Assist in compliance and privacy matters including internal investigations, risk assessments, Department projects and policy review and drafting
Assist in general operational legal matters including patient complaints/incidents, employment matters and employment/contractor/vendor agreement review and drafting
Maintain up-to-date corporate records, manage corporate documents/licenses/permits, and company contract database.
Support the GC/CCO’s activities during Company M&A processes, including, but not limited to, due diligence
Company initial contact for Compliance/Legal Department

Knowledge & Skills:

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Comprehensively review and accurately interpret the terms of contracts, regulations and to ensure the terms and specific language comply with company guidelines and policies
Requires exercising good judgment in drafting and negotiating appropriate contractual terms to ensure mitigation of risk (financial and regulatory) to the Company and escalating to the GC/CCO when appropriate
Strong analytical and writing skills
Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner

Minimum requirements:

Minimum 3 – 5 years of legal administrative corporate experience in law firm or corporate legal department, preferably with in-house healthcare provider experience.
Paralegal degree/certification, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Certifications in Healthcare Compliance or Healthcare Privacy is preferred

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:

401(k) retirement plans with employer Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions of 3%
Discretionary profit-sharing contributions of up to 4%
Health insurance
Employer contributions to HSAs and HRAs
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
Identity theft insurance
Legal insurance
Paid time off
Discounts at local fitness clubs
Discounts at AT&T

Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees.

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender

identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!