Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

$102,260 - $140,608 - $178,955

“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.

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.

At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!

Job Description

Summary The Corporate Counsel I position is responsible for handling a wide variety of legal matters as assigned by MedImpact’s Chief Legal Officer or their designee. These may include, but are not limited to: providing guidance to internal business partners; drafting and reviewing communications to internal business partners, clients, and third parties; litigation support and strategy; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of contract types (e.g. service agreements, business associate agreements (BAA), settlement agreements, etc.); assisting with the review of legislation and analyzing its applicability to MedImpact’s business operations; and reviewing other legal documents for compliance with MedImpact’s policies and regulatory requirements. 

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

• Assists with a variety of legal matters and corporate development initiatives. Assists senior members of the legal team with a variety of matters, including contract review, discovery matters related to  litigation or other dispute resolution efforts.  Performs research and provides guidance on applicable laws, including but not limited to, HIPAA, HITECH, and other laws related to privacy, licensing, insurance, pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit managers. Assists outside legal counsel in matters assigned by senior counsel.

• Drafts and/or reviews a wide variety of contracts, documents, and communications,  including but not limited to, service agreements, BAAs, pharmacy contracts, vendor agreements, and other legal documents.  

• Assists Client Contracts with negotiations of service agreements and other contracts. Reviews RFP responses in support of sales opportunities and to minimize risk to the Company.

• Supports Regulatory Compliance with review of regulatory requirements and proposed and pending legislation related to the PBM industry. Assists the Corporate Privacy Officer with review and interpretation of a variety of agreements that pertain to data privacy and security, including BAAs and data use agreements. Assists with advising Prior Authorization, Appeals and Grievances, and Formulary Management teams on legal requirements and risks related to pharmacy benefit design, formulary management, and utilization management programs.

• Reviews and interprets a variety of agreements to ensure they meet corporate, regulatory and legal requirements for such documents, including RFPs.

• Prepares and examines contracts involving vendor services, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, etc.

• Responsible for foreseeing and protecting company against legal risks. Performs risk assessment/risk analysis.

• Assists with monitoring regulatory requirements to ensure company-wide compliance, including maintenance of the privacy program.

• Keeps current with emerging regulations, state and federal laws pertaining to the Pharmacy Benefit Management industry.  Monitors legal and regulatory development on a state and federal level; provides updates and input to management regarding laws, regulations and professional standards relating to the PBM industry.

• Oversees and handles legal and enterprise-wide projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                        

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Education and/or Experience                                            

Juris Doctor (JD) with active license to practice law in the United States. If resides in California, then must be licensed to practice in California (or Registered with State Bar of California as a Registered In-House Counsel). This is an entry level position. Pharmacy Benefit Management, pharmacy or healthcare   industry experience desired.    

Computer Skills                                           

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

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams/Outlook); Ability to perform legal research.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Juris Doctor (JD) with active license to practice law in the United States. If resides in California, then must be licensed to practice in California (or Registered with State Bar of California as a Registered In-House Counsel).

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
• Good project management skills

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

Reasoning Ability

                                   

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

     

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.    

•         Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

      

• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

      

• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Composure
• Decision Quality
• Organizational Agility
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Peer Relations
• Time Management
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Learning on the Fly
• Political Savvy

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate a mouse, use a computer, speak or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  The position will be remote and based from San Diego with some flexibility for occasional in office work.

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring an employee to work the hours needed to get the job done.  Therefore one must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required.  This may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business.  Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Travel This position may require domestic travel and attendance maybe required at various local conferences and

The Perks:

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

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, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans

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.