Paralegal II

** Posting Date
** 12/23/th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they are treated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds.

Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we are better able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among our teammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions to an array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it is simply the right thing to do. At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  

We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Provide paralegal support to the Payor Contracting group. The focus will be on handling a broad array of drafting and reviewing payor contract agreements and amendments. This role will assist with regulatory and compliance requirements related to payor relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare contracting, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
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* JOB DESCRIPTION:

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* · Prepare, edit, and redline payor agreements, amendments, credentialing documents, and ancillary contract forms.
· Conduct initial review of contract terms for consistency with Best Demonstrated Practices, reimbursement language, and compliance requirements.
· Summarize contract terms for attorney and business team review
* Assist in ensuring payor agreements align with applicable federal and state regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid and CMS requirements. Researches healthcare laws and regulations.
* Participate in various other projects and work streams, as assigned.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned include, but are not limited to:* + Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed; and  + Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures.
* Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*** Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
* Four years of experience as a Paralegal.
* Paralegal certificate preferred
* Previous experience drafting and negotiating contracts required.
* Proficiency in MS 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams required.
** REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION:
*** Commitment to DaVita’s Core Values.  Specifically, a team player with strong sense of integrity.
* Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
* Sound judgment and ethical behavior.
* Able to use a variety of basic programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
* Able to work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external parties.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and adjust changing priorities as needed
* Proactive and energetic with a get-things-done attitude.
* The successful candidate will be a dynamic team player, looking to apply their experience or searching for an opportunity for increased responsibility and professional growth.
* A good sense of humor.
** HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN YOU JOIN OUR VILLAGE:*
* · A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that…