What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Care Associate position at Dentons?
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Responsibilities and practice
Dentons US LLP is seeking an associate with 2-4 years of legal experience to join our thriving Health Care practice. Ideal candidates should have Medicare and Medicaid compliance and reimbursement experience, including prior experience working with providers such as hospitals or health care systems and managed care plans on Medicare, Medicaid, and/or other federal and state health care regulatory issues. The person hired for this position will work closely with our partners and associates to support the practice by assuming such responsibilities as:
- Advising health care clients in the areas of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and related compliance issues, including supplemental payment programs, value-based purchasing models and alternative payment arrangements.
- Advising health care clients, including providers and/or health plans, in areas of Medicare and/or Medicaid managed care regulatory compliance and contracting issues
- Advising on applicable federal and state legislative, regulatory, and policy developments in the health care space
- Given the breadth of the Dentons Health Care practice, a person hired for this position may also be asked to work in the following areas (and experience is helpful):
- Advising health care clients in the areas of business strategy and transactions
- Assisting health care organizations with the investigation of potential compliance issues and/or alleged instances of fraud, waste, or abuse
- Advising health care providers and plans with respect to physician contracting, HIPAA compliance, accountable care organizations, health care information technology and data, and corporate governance and tax exemption issues.
This is an excellent opportunity to work side by side with partners and associates in a dynamic and very team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits and resources of a large, international law firm. Pursuant with state laws, the salary ranges for this position are listed below and will be based on experience.
- Chicago: $235,000 - $280,000
- Los Angeles: $235,000 - $280,000
- New York: $235,000 - $310,000
- Oakland: $235,000 - $280,000
- San Francisco: $235,000 - $280,000
- Washington, DC: $235,000 - $310,000
Based on years of experience, Dentons US LLP associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Position requirements
Personal skills/attributes
- Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
- Possesses strong writing and analytical skills
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
- Has superior time management skills
Technical skills
- 2-4 years of regulatory, contracting and/or reimbursement experience in a law firm or in-house is required
Other requirements
- Licensed to practice law in the state corresponding to the Dentons office of interest and be in good standing of that state bar
Equal opportunities
Equal opportunity employer. Dentons US LLP considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary : $235,000 - $280,000
