Counsel

Counsel

$119,571 - $167,400 - $215,229

"Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors. A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate."

This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.

If you are interested in a career within a customer-focused, team-oriented environment that rewards innovation, quality, integrity and collaboration, MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. welcomes your application. MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego, California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.

Position Summary

The Staff Attorney is responsible for assisting the MedImpact General Counsel and other in-house corporate counsel with a large variety of legal matters. This position supports organizational stakeholders by responding to and providing guidance to questions, requests, contract reviews, and audit related activities. The Staff Attorney reviews and redrafts communications to clients, internal employees and external third parties Staff Attorney works under the direction of the Associate General Counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responds to and assists internal clients with legal questions and/or legal guidance for client issue resolution
• Supports provider network management, including pharmacy network contracts, and strategy and oversight for state and federal laws and regulations
• Works closely with contracts management to ensure the appropriate language is contained in service agreements and other documents
• Serves a s a resource for utilization management matters providing guidance and advising on technical and tactical issues
• Partners with regulatory compliance to review regulatory requirements and proposed and pending legislation related to the PBM industry
• Responsible for foreseeing and protecting company against legal risks; Performs risk assessment/risk analysis
• Keeps current with emerging regulations, state and federal laws pertaining to the Pharmacy Benefit Management industry
• Develop responses and support for RFPs and identify and mitigate legal and business risks

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

For consideration candidates will need:

• BS/BA degree, Juris Doctor (JD) with active license to practice law in at least one state
• At least two (2 ) years' closely related experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience working with PBMs and related laws, including pharmacy network and utilization management

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge in:

• MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Internet and legal research methods
• Legal database software

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed to practice law in at least one state.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact with employees/management of all levels
• Solid business acumen, business judgment and decision-making ability
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality on all legal matters and sensitive issues
• Strong analytical and risk analysis skills

The Perks:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

This position is eligible for Employee Referral Bonus at Level I

To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to www.medimpact.com/careers

MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego, California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

OSHA/ADA:

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.