Job Postings

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Posted 8/30/2023

Supervising Staff Attorney (WMS2)
Washington Medical Commission

Tumwater, WA
DOH7602

Salary: $84,192.00 – $113,160.00 Annually
Location: Thurston County – Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: DOH7602
Department: Dept. of Health
Division: Washington Medical Commission (WMC)
Opening Date: 08/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous

This recruitment is open continuously. Application review will begin September 7, 2023. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or to close the recruitment at any time.

Make a difference. 

The Washington Medical Commission regulates physicians and physician assistants and collaborates with the Department of Health through a joint operating agreement. The Medical Commission is responsible for licensing and regulating physicians and physician assistants to promote patient safety and enhance the integrity of the profession.

The Legal Unit provides legal services to the Medical Commission.  This includes evaluating and prosecuting complaints of unprofessional conduct against practitioners and monitoring compliance by practitioners with conditions or restrictions against their licenses.

The Supervising Staff Attorney reports to the Director of Legal Services and supervises a team of staff attorneys. They support the Commission’s mission to protect and improve the health of the state of Washington citizens by providing professional and technical expertise delivering enhanced legal services and providing department leadership in the areas of complex and emergency adjudication.

The competencies of this role invite an individual who is aware of their patterns, strengths, and limitations and seeks feedback and knowledge to continually learn and grow from experiences. They pursue an understanding of all perspectives and leverage the generative nature of differing opinions and experiences so that outcomes are of the highest quality. While balancing state government, agency, commission, and stakeholder interests to make effective decisions as well as champion decisions that have been made. Finally, a leader chooses to create an environment of success and not only articulate their vision and expectations to their team. This leader strives to model that vision consistently, by setting the example in the alignment of personal actions with shared values.

Learn more about the Position –  View the Complete Position Description (Download PDF reader)

This position is included in the Washington Management Service.

The duty station for this hybrid position is in Tumwater, WA. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. The incumbent will work with their supervisor to establish a work schedule to include telework and reporting to the Tumwater duty station for work activities as needed or 1-2 times per month.

About the DOH

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) protects the public’s health from threats in a rapidly evolving world. DOH’s programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal, tribal, and private partners, touch the lives of all Washingtonians and visitors to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. DOH will continue to evolve and transform public health activities, taking them to the next level through our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Learn more about the DOH and our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.

The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) is an independent regulatory agency whose mission is promoting patient safety and enhancing the integrity of the profession through licensing, discipline, rule-making, and education. WMC partners and collaborates with the Department of Health, Health Care Authority, Washington State Medical Association, Washington State Hospital Association, other practitioner boards and commissions and other state agencies and stakeholders to complete its mission.

Why DOH

We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health.  A sampling of benefits includes 95% remote work, the Infant at Work Program, access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, 14 to 25 days of annual leave, 11 paid holidays, and 96 hours of sick leave per year

This position requires a law degree from an accredited law school AND a license to practice law in the state of Washington.

The DESIRED Candidate Profile

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. 

Three (3) or more years of experience:

• Managing attorneys
• In an administrative or regulatory law setting that includes experience with legal procedures associated with Washington’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), Uniform Disciplinary Act (UDA), or similar regulatory schemes. Using word processing tools, MS Word, Adobe, etc., managing data and databases specific to work activities, and communicating with others verbally or in writing, including utilizing email systems or chat systems.
• Using the internet, Westlaw, PACER, etc. as research tools to find and download information.

Please ensure any relevant experience defined above is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Application Process.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you.  Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

1. A cover letter that addresses your qualifications and experience as they relate to the position and leadership competencies.
2. A current Resume.
3. Five (5) or more professional references are to be included in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led. Please do not attach any letters of recommendation.

Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact email hidden; JavaScript is required , at (360)918-6601. Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.

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Supplemental Information

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4181334/supervising-staff-attorney-wms2-doh7602

 

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Posted 7/18/2023

Providence Strategic Management Services
Department of Legal Affairs

Position Title:            Corporate Counsel

Department:               Department of Legal Affairs

Reports to:                 VP, Senior Corporate Counsel

General Summary

The Corporate Counsel position, under the guidance of a VP, Senior Corporate Counsel, is responsible for providing general legal services for Providence St. Joseph Health (“Providence”), and for specific projects as assigned.  This position has a degree of independence exercised in performing the duties and responsibilities and the relative legal complexity of work assignments.

The Corporate Counsel provides legal advice, consultation, and policy analysis and interpretations of numerous areas of law and policy, and where appropriate, conducts research and analysis to provide policy recommendations. In addition, this position prepares written opinions and guidance for the executive management teams and other internal clients and drafts and reviews contracts for the organization, with emphasis on physician and vendor agreements.  The Corporate Counsel keeps informed of opinions, orders, decisions and developments relating to health care facility and provider legal requirements, and other matters of interest, and strives to carry out the essential position accountabilities in a timely manner in response to client needs.

Key Relationships

This position will be supervised by a VP, Senior Corporate Counsel, who helps in coordinating, directing and providing legal services.  The Corporate Counsel works with a team of legal professionals supporting Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Texas, New Mexico, and other identified lines of service and regularly interacts with all levels of the organization, developing and maintaining effective working relationships to provide the best legal counsel and advice.

Key Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Advises business clients on compliance with various federal and state healthcare laws including the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Medicare and Medicaid billing rules, HIPAA, and EMTALA.
2. Drafts, reviews, and advises on various agreements including physician arrangements, business associate agreements, and services agreements.
3. Provides valued, strategic, and practical legal advice to executive leadership.
4. Provides research and technical support and drafts legal opinions for the determination and resolution of complex legal issues.
5. Develops and is recognized (within DLA) for expertise in health care law (e.g., Stark, Medicare reimbursement, privacy laws, HIPAA etc.)
6. Prepares, drafts and reviews legal documents, including but not limited to governing documents (e.g., articles, bylaws, etc.) and agreements in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and policies, and in accordance with relevant legal relationships.
7. Provides analysis, advice and counsel for legal issues. Actively participates in providing regular and timely legal information as a continuing educational resource for Providence operations/ministries, including development of presentation materials, delivery of presentations, and development of written summaries regarding regulatory/legal changes affecting such operations/ministries.
8. Provides legal guidance on compliance matters.
9. Remains current and knowledgeable with respect to issues affecting health care.
10. Manage outside counsel, including establishing scope of work, budgeting, monitoring their work, and reviewing and approving invoices for services provided.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the VP, Senior Corporate Counsel.

Requirements

Education

The position requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school, or the equivalent.  Admission to one of the following footprint State Bars: WA, OR, CA, AK, TX, NM, MT within 12 months of employment is required for continued employment. Individual may reside outside of these 7 states (except for the states of CO, HI, MA, NY, OH, PA).

Experience

Minimum 8 years of relevant health care legal experience in public or private law firm setting or demonstrated experience governing hospital/health care operations in-house advising a complex health care services organization or system, or academic medical center.  Must possess highly effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work indirectly, collaboratively and effectively with other Providence team members including senior leadership.  Able to manage assignments independently with minimal direct supervision.

Preferred experience includes working with and providing advice in a lead role to healthcare operations clients, including advising on issues related to consent, medical staff operations, privacy issues, transactions with other healthcare entities, contract drafting and interpretation, and advising on various compliance issues including reimbursement matters and billing and coding issues.

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Posted 6/26/2023

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL BUSINESS AFFAIRS / ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

UW School of Medicine – Seattle Campus

Salary: $15,000 – $20,000 per month

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Clinical Business Affairs / Associate General Counsel to join their team.

The Director/AGC has a dual role under both the UW Medicine Clinical Regulatory Affairs Office and the General Counsel’s Office for the UW Medicine Nonprofit Entities and Children’s University Medical Group, and reports to the Assistant Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Washington, Senior Director of Business & Regulatory Affairs, UW Medicine, General Counsel for UW Medicine Nonprofit Entities (“Senior Director/General Counsel”). The UW Medicine Clinical Regulatory Affairs Office is part of the UW Medicine Clinical Business and Regulatory Affairs Office reporting to the Clinical Business and Regulatory Affairs Officer.

UW Medicine’s programs include the provision of medical care to underserved and disadvantaged persons and maintaining the economic vitality of UW Medicine’s owned and managed health system. UW Medicine’s delivery of its core programs is via a complex organization including the School of Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, Airlift Northwest, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, UW Physicians, Children’s University Medical Group as well as affiliated organizations including Seattle Children’s Hospital, Veterans Affairs, LifePoint-UW Medicine Healthcare Holding Company and the Pacific Northwest Clinically Integrated Network.

General Counsel’s Office
Under the general supervision of the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel (“AGC”) will provide a wide array of legal services to UW Physicians (“UWP”), UW Physicians Network dba UW Medicine Primary Care (“UWMPC”), and Children’s University Medical Group (“CUMG”). This position will advise on all aspects of specific operations, including legal issues related to hospital and medical center operations, medical staff matters, government healthcare program regulations, business practices, and the operation of nonprofit, and tax-exempt healthcare entities. The Associate General Counsel will participate in drafting contracts, assist with policy development, provide legal advice on a range of operational and business matters, and support billing compliance program activities. This position also will provide advice regarding employment and benefits for administrative staff, employed medical staff, practice plan physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Clinical Regulatory Affairs
Under the general guidance of the Senior Director, the Director of Clinical Business & Regulatory Affairs (“Director”) is primarily responsible for the strategic and operational management and oversight of UW Medicine’s clinical regulatory affairs in support of UW Medicine’s mission. UW Medicine’s programs include the delivery of advanced medical diagnostics and treatment services, clinical support for the education of medical students and graduate and postgraduate trainees, and maintenance of one of the largest and most advanced university-based basic and clinical research programs in the United States. The Director is responsible for leading key internal and external business initiatives, serving as liaison with other UW offices, and representing UW Medicine in critical university and external meetings and discussions. The Director is accountable directly to the Senior Director for the management of UW Medicine clinical business and regulatory affairs to support the activities of UW Medicine leadership, including the UW Medicine Clinical Business and Regulatory Affairs Officer and Associate Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Washington; the Chief Business Officer, UW Medicine, Chief of Staff, UW Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Washington; the President of Hospitals & Clinics, UW Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Washington; the Chief Financial Officer, UW Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Washington; the Chief Medical Officer, UW Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Washington; and the CEO, UW Medicine, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine, University of Washington.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Counsel’s Office:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
While not exhaustive, the following are representative elements of the AGC’s duties and responsibilities:
• Provide formal and informal advice to management on a wide range of corporate and business legal issues (e.g., corporate bylaws, contracting, tax issues, employment/employee benefits, etc.).
• Provide formal and informal advice to management on a wide range of healthcare regulatory issues (e.g., Stark and Anti-Kickback laws, EMTALA, HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid billing regulations, etc.).
• Draft and/or review contracts and other business documents.
• Help guide client entity compliance programs, to assure conformity with Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements.
• Periodically attend and provide advice at governing board and committee meetings.
• Coordinate with legal counsel representing the other components of UW Medicine on matters of joint interest to the health system.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Clinical Regulatory Affairs:
The Director is accountable directly to the Senior Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs for the management of UW Medicine clinical regulatory affairs, including associated legal affairs and supports the activities of UW Medicine leadership identified above.  Representative elements of the Director’s duties and responsibilities include the following:

External Business Relationships
The Director participates in the development, negotiation and maintenance of UW Medicine contractual relationships with external entities, including the following:
• Serve as a UW Medicine representative coordinating, negotiating, and documenting business arrangements with other healthcare institutions and entities.
• Work in close partnership with UW Medicine leaders to support external relationships.
• Develop and manage UW Medicine non-payer contracting templates in coordination with other UW Medicine and UW offices.
• Participate in the development, analysis, and negotiation of business transactions including mergers, acquisitions, strategic affiliations and joint venture partnerships with other healthcare entities.
• Other special projects as assigned.

Internal Business Processes
The Director provides leadership and direction in policy formulation and implementation in areas involving UW Medicine faculty and staff, and UW Medicine and University business processes including the following:
• Participate in the development of UW Medicine policies and procedures and in particular policies that impact hospital operations.
• Provide leadership and administrative support to UW Medicine hospital clinical integration and leadership activities.

Regulatory Compliance and Legal Affairs
The Director participates in the management of UW Medicine regulatory compliance efforts and provides technical advice related to:
• Legal and regulatory compliance matters that impact UW Medicine and its entities and affiliated entities.
• Compliance with federal laws and regulations, Washington State laws and regulations, and UW rules and regulations related to all areas of UW Medicine operations.
• Management of issues unique to business transactions and all applicable fraud and abuse prevention regulations; and
• Assuring compliance with healthcare regulations in complex business transactions including oversight of work performed by other members’ of the unit.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS
The Director/AGC is responsible for strategic involvement in UW Medicine business and regulatory affairs, personnel policy, compliance, and legal affairs. The Director/AGC is required to possess a comprehensive knowledge of:

• UW Medicine practices, policies, and key issues impacting its business and legal affairs.
• Federal and State laws and regulations and UW rules, regulations and policies affecting UW School of Medicine faculty, staff, programs and business affairs.
• Structuring health care business ventures in compliance with applicable regulations.

The Director/AGC will have frequent written and oral interactions with senior executives and professional staff within UW Medicine and UW.

EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the State of Washington are required.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required:
• Minimum 7 years healthcare law experience, including experience providing legal advice to hospitals and medical centers.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• A quick study, with excellent analytic and advising skills.
• Maturity/demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a highly complex academic medical center environment.
• Hard working, organized and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously and effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to team-orientation and strong client service.
• An awareness of the national, regional and local regulatory compliance challenges facing academic medical centers.
• Familiarity with the contractual business issues that arise in the normal course of academic medical center activities.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements.

Preferred:
• Experience as in house or established legal counsel to a hospital or medical center.
• Experience with tax-exempt entities.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
The AGC/Director position requires adherence to the UW Medicine Code of Conduct and UW Medicine and UWP and CUMG Billing Compliance Policies and related training requirements. Incumbents must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the confidentiality of employee information, UWP, CUMG and UWMPC plans, initiatives, and financial information, and patient privacy rights. Job duties must be performed with minimum access to and use of employee and/or patient information. Incumbents are required to engage in active discussion with subordinates and other workforce members on the requirements for reporting of compliance concerns and the company’s commitment to non-retaliation for reporting such concerns. Incumbents must promptly report all compliance concerns.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. 

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Posted 3/28/2023

Assistant General Counsel – Real Estate

Summary of the Position:

The Assistant General Counsel Real Estate will lead MultiCare Legal Services’ support of MultiCare’s real estate related matters and real estate portfolio.  This position will report to a Deputy General Counsel, and partner closely with MultiCare management as well as MultiCare’s real estate management vendors and consultants.MultiCare Legal Services works in a distributed/remote environment.  Some travel is required for team meetings and other in-person meetings.  Candidates residing in the Pacific Northwest or Intermountain West regions are encouraged to apply.

MultiCare Legal Services works in a distributed/remote environment.  Some travel is required for team meetings and other in-person meetings.  Candidates residing in the Pacific Northwest or Intermountain West regions are encouraged to apply.

Link to the position:

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_multicare/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=232610&localeCode=en-us

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Posted 3/27/2023

Healthcare M&A Senior Associate

All Offices

The Business and Tax practice group of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a senior level associate with a minimum of five years’ experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other significant business transactions. The ideal candidate will be able to lead smaller transactions and to second-chair larger and more complex transactions. Experience working on M&A in healthcare services and healthcare technology is highly preferred.

We seek candidates who will fit well with our Healthcare M&A team, each of whom has a combination of experience in M&A, the healthcare industry and with regulatory issues. Candidates should have that experience or be willing to commit to developing it with support from the Healthcare M&A team.
Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and transactional skills. We prefer candidates with law firm experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong client-service ethic and outstanding interpersonal skills. All replies confidential.

DWT’s working atmosphere is fun, fast-paced, and collegial, and partnership advancement potential is strong. Our middle market M&A practice spans a wide range of industries, including technology, consumer, healthcare, food & beverage, manufacturing and industrials. Candidates in California, Oregon and Washington preferred, but candidates for other DWT offices will be considered.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Deverie Hart, Senior Manager, Lawyer Talent Acquisition; resume; deal sheet and law school transcript, all in PDF format. Please specify how you heard about this position. All replies confidential.

We are not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters at this time.

We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP believes that embracing diversity and inclusion brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $265,000 to $350,000 and in California is $265,000 to $350,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial sick leave benefit is 80 hours of sick leave per year. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm. Additional voluntary benefits programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $265,000 to $350,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Link to Position:

Healthcare M&A Senior Associate – All Offices (dwt.com)

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Posted 3/23/2023

Assistant General Counsel

Summary of the Position:

The Assistant General Counsel work cooperatively with other MultiCare legal department members to provide legal advice to MultiCare on a wide variety of transactional, operational and regulatory matters. The Assistant General Counsel partners with management and other professionals to provide legal advice and direction on regulatory issues such as EMTALA, HIPAA, reimbursement, fraud and abuse, Stark and Anti-kickback issues in all aspects of health system operations, medical staff issues, bed licensing, protective orders and subpoenas; serves as a subject matter expert, educational resource, problem solver and strategic advisor to MultiCare business leaders and colleagues on healthcare transaction and regulatory issues; assists business leaders and outside consulting resources in the evaluation of business and transaction opportunities, negotiations, drafting, and coordinating legal aspects of transactions (including legal due diligence) and engagement and oversight of outside counsel.

MultiCare Legal Services works in a distributed/remote environment.  Some travel is required for team meetings and other in-person meetings.  Candidates residing in the Pacific Northwest or Intermountain West regions are encouraged to apply.

Link to the position:

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_multicare/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=232095&localeCode=en-us

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Posted 3/23/2023

Executive Director (Exempt) Washington Medical Commission

Tumwater, WA
(Flexible/Hybrid)

Our ideal candidate

The Executive Director (ED) is committed to the Washington Medical Commission’s (WMC) mission and exemplifies its core values including integrity, excellence, accountability, and innovation. The ideal candidate is purpose-driven and will demonstrate an understanding of the needs of the communities WMC serves while fulfilling its regulatory mission. The ED will embrace equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging and will actualize these principles across the organization and in WMC’s work.

Strategic Leadership

The ED will be driven to ensure that WMC operates effectively to meet the licensing and regulatory demands of the state while also charting a course to take the agency to the next level. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a solid grasp of the many and ever-changing factors that impact the medical environment and their impact on WMC’s mission. The ED must stay abreast of the physician and community needs within the state and work with Commissioners to prioritize key opportunities to develop a vision for the future of WMC and how it should adapt while still maintaining mission focus. The ED must be a source of innovation with the initiative to proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and reduce complexity with the end user in mind.

Relationship Building 

The ED will have deep experience developing meaningful relationships and community partnerships that lead to opportunities for collaboration. This includes multiple communities of focus—including staff, Commission members, professional associations, the medical community, government bodies, and the public—and the ED will need to understand how to maneuver effectively within and between these entities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a board/commission leadership team, partner associations, and policy makers, will understand the challenges with the practice of medicine in different venues and will demonstrate a history of inspiring staff and board/commission members. The ED will be a good listener and strong communicator who is able to work effectively with and assimilate information from diverse groups and share the importance of WMC’s mission. The ED will have a proven track record of working collaboratively with staff at all levels, empowering them to improve their processes on a continuous basis.

Strong Business Expertise 

The ED will have a strong understanding of licensing and the regulatory environment. They must have experience managing all facets of a multi-million-dollar agency and a solid understanding of the financial complexities and regulatory necessities of an organization that operates solely through licensing fees. The ideal candidate will have experience building a team, establishing and enforcing accountability, effectively allocating resources, and delegating day-to-day activities. The ED will have a solid grasp of operations, policies, and procedures – ideally in a regulatory environment – and expertise enacting and enforcing them. The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and diplomacy, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and an aptitude for solving complex problems and making decisions.

Making a difference 

The ED has the full authority to make decisions for the Commission, who relies on this position for its expertise and consultation in strategic management often involving complex issues impacting various areas of medical regulation. The consequences of faulty recommendations or advice not predicated on a strategic outlook could severely impact protecting patients leading to actual patient harm and negatively impact the Commission’s effectiveness and viability in the public’s eyes.

They assist in the development of the Commission’s strategic plan and is responsible for its execution and makes decisions based on extensive knowledge of Commission resources, priorities, and capacities/capabilities of individual business units. Many plans are based on experience or best practices using agency policy and external regulatory influences as guidance.  Decisions made within the context of the legislative session is primarily strategic in nature as they could impact potential changes to Washington State law. Tactical decisions are done daily regarding how to manage resources.

The WMC protects the people of Washington, and the integrity of the medical profession, through just and vigilant licensing and regulation; a proactive and progressive leader that addresses emerging challenges in medicine.

The WMC works to meet the following goals:

• Licensing and renewal: Provide timely access to the workforce without compromising patient protection through innovative licensure and renewal initiatives
• Enforcement: Protect the public and the integrity of the practice of medicine by ensuring the investigative and regulatory processes are current, timely, efficient, and effective
• Policy and education: Identify and address emerging issues impacting the practice of medicine through effective policy development and outreach to licensees, the public and stakeholders
• Efficiencies: Provide optimal staffing, facilities, processes and technology to enable WMC to succeed in its mission

Learn more about the Position –  View the Complete Position Description (Download PDF reader)

The Executive Director for the Washington State Medical Commission reports to the Commission Chair and is exempt from Civil Service rules.

The duty station for this hybrid position is in Tumwater, WA. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. The incumbent will work with the Commission leadership and the needs of the staff to establish a work schedule to include telework, in-office work at the Tumwater campus and in-person Commission meetings and trainings at various locations across the state.  Work that matters. 

Public health promotes and protects the health of the people of the state of Washington and the communities where they live, learn, work and play.

The agency realizes that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begins with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.

View Celebrating Public Health.

About the Washington Medical Commission

Join a great team and lead us into the future!  The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) is responsible for licensing, regulating, and oversight of over 35,000 physicians and physician assistants (PAs) treating Washington patients.

WMC Mission: We promote patient safety and enhance the integrity of the profession through licensing, discipline, rulemaking, and education.

Visit the Washington Medical Commissions website to learn more about us!

About the Department of Health.

The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. We are committed to our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement (EIE) to reenergize our commitment to health for all — creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives. We cannot embark on this journey alone. We must collaborate with communities, community-based organizations, local public health entities, governmental partners, health care providers and systems, the private sector, Tribal Nations, and many, many more. Infusing our agency’s values into how we transform our services, go about our activities, and strengthen our core work, is critical to the bright and robust future ahead.

Learn more about our Transformational Plan .

     Why DOH?   We offer

• One of the most competitive benefits package in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family. Beyond the traditional benefits such as Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation and so much more.
• As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
• A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.
• DOH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
• Lump-sum relocation reimbursement may be negotiated, the current fund limit is $1000 and would be discussed with the hiring manager.

Required Qualifications

A master’s degree in public health or public administration or an equivalent law degree.

Five (5) or more years of experience in the following:

• Managing professional staff.
• Working in a regulatory setting.
• Developing and managing a public budget system 

Desired Qualifications 

A law degree and knowledge of administrative law and rule-making process.

Demonstrated experience in the following:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership qualities that include experience leading and developing a diverse workforce.
• Work in or a strong understanding of legislative processes.
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Work at the direction of Boards or Commission leadership.
• Work collaboratively with, professional associations, legislators and commissions.
• An understanding of developing local and national trends that may affect future direction of the WMC. 

Application Process.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you.  Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

1. A cover letter that addresses your qualifications and experience as they relate to the position and leadership competencies.
2. A current Resume.
3. Five (5) or more professional references are to be included in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led. Please do not attach any letters of recommendation.

Important Note: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendations, or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.).

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.

If you have questions, need alternative formats, or other assistance please contact Andrea Thieme at email hidden; JavaScript is required or 360-918-6601, TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).

The Washington State Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

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Updated 1/18/2023

Director of Contracting and Regulatory Affairs

Req #: 212473
Department: SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Job Location: Remote/Hybrid, Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 09/12/2022
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The School of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Contracting and Regulatory Affairs to join their team.

The Director of Contracting and Regulatory Affairs (payroll title: Director) is responsible for School of Medicine (SoM) business administration operations related to a wide-range of external business relationships and complex contractual matters, including research-related business agreements, research affiliation agreements, licensing and intellectual property issue review, facility arrangements, non-clinical goods and services contracts, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, data transfer agreements, material transfer agreements involving the transfer of human biological specimens, medical education affiliations, business related compliance issues, clinical services agreements, outside work and selected matters involving faculty and staff.

The Director is part of the SoM Business Unit led by the Associate Vice Dean for Business & Regulatory Affairs. The Business Unit reports to the Clinical Business and Regulatory Affairs Officer, UW Medicine; Associate Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Washington, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Vice Dean for Administration and Finance. Business Unit staff provide advice, assistance and resources to SoM administrators and units on a wide range of business, contractual, regulatory, personnel and record management matters.

This position serves as the lead for the Contracting and Regulatory Unit (CRU) team within the Business Unit, which manages and provides guidance on business, contractual and regulatory matters for the SoM, including goods and services agreements, clinical and education agreements, data use agreements, non-disclosure agreements, outside work requests and compliance matters. The Director handles a related contracting and/or regulatory workload and provides oversight to CRU directors and administrative staff.

Position Complexities
This position is within the SoM, a major school within the University of Washington, a large, complex, and high-ranking institution of higher education and nationally and internationally recognized for excellent programs in clinical care, teaching and research activities. The SoM has 31 academic departments with over 1,700 teaching and research faculty, 4,000 clinical faculty, 700 research and training fellows, and administrative support staff.

The SoM also is a component entity of UW Medicine–an integrated clinical, research and learning health system comprised of multiple entities with a single mission to improve the health of the public. In addition to the SoM, the following entities are considered to be clinically integrated parts of UW Medicine: University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) – Montlake and Northwest campuses, Harborview Medical Center (HMC), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch), UW Primary Care (UWPC), UW Physicians (UWP), Valley Medical Center (VMC) and Airlift Northwest. UW Medicine also shares in the governance of Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG). In addition, UW Medicine has numerous clinical affiliations with other entities such as Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System. The Director is expected to understand and navigate the intersection between SoM education, clinical and research activities, the UW and UW Medicine’s clinical operations.

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University
As a leader in the Business Unit, the Director is accountable for maintaining a culture of professionalism that upholds and strengthens the values set forth in the UW Medicine Policy on Professional Conduct, including equity, diversity and inclusion. The Director is expected to have substantive managerial and business skills, a customer service focus, and a demonstrated ability to work closely and collaboratively with UW, UW Medicine and SoM administrators, faculty and staff. The Director must have a strong knowledge base of state and federal laws and UW policies that relate to the work of the position and the work of the CRU team. The Director must be able to oversee and provide supervision to subordinate professional staff, as well as elevate significant issues and matters to the Associate Dean and other SoM leadership, including the vice deans.

The Director is expected to manage a high volume of diverse assignments that range in complexity and involve a diverse set of constituent groups, including peers and leadership across the SoM, UW Medicine and the UW. The Director must manage that workload with attention to detail and competing deadlines, as well as provide clear communication with status updates and involve key stakeholders in decision-making. The Director must work to align SoM operations with SoM, UW Medicine and UW priorities, policies, and budgeting considerations, as well as adhere to state and federal laws that apply to the SoM’s educational, research, clinical and related business operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Contracting and Regulatory Affairs has direct management responsibility for selected SoM business operations. The Director is the lead of the CRU team, providing oversight and guidance to its members and the work of CRU. This person directly supervises an Assistant to Director, the Director of Regulatory Policy, the Director of Regulatory Projects, the Director of Regulatory Guidance and the Director for Clinical Services Projects.

Representative elements of the responsibilities and corresponding duties include the following:

Contracting and/or Regulatory Work Portfolio
In addition to oversight and managerial responsibilities related to the CRU team, the Director has direct responsibility for a portfolio of CRU work that includes business, contracting, regulatory and/or compliance activities, including a mix of the activities listed below. It is not anticipated that the Director will assume all of these responsibilities. Assignment of work will depend on the needs of the Business Unit, the CRU team and the background and experience of the Director. Responsibilities not assumed by the Director will be assigned or delegated to other directors on the CRU team:
• Draft and review documents and provide advice, in consultation with legal counsel, on business issues within SoM, including issues related to business risk, contracting, intellectual property, real estate, leasing and tax.
• Draft and negotiate certain agreements, such as affiliation and similar agreements involving research and graduate education, including their intellectual property aspects, in collaboration with the Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Education, as well as central UW offices such as the Office of the Vice Provost, CoMotion and the Attorney General’s Office.
• Draft and negotiate complex and select goods and services agreements.
• Review selected data use agreements (DUA), non-disclosure agreements (NDA), material transfer agreements (MTA) and other agreements related to goods and services agreements or SoM projects.
• Work with SoM and department administrators to manage and resolve external business disputes, including those related to purchasing and industry sponsored research.
• As requested, provide regular reports to central UW regarding SoM contracts, e.g., foreign entity contracts.
• Collaborate within the SoM and across the UW to develop policy and operational guidance, including managing projects in areas involving federal and state laws and UW policies and regulations related to business operations.
• Participate in identifying and assessing regulatory and compliance risks that affect the SoM.
• Work closely with SoM officials, UW Medicine Compliance and other UW compliance offices to develop and implement work plans to address compliance risks and provide regular status reports.
• Coordinate closely with UW legal counsel to analyze and evaluate risks and compliance concerns.
• Oversee implementation of compliance policies and procedures in the SoM.
• Receive inquiries and/or reported concerns, make appropriate referrals, coordinate investigations, participate in developing and implementing administrative responses to findings of noncompliance.
• Develop and implement effective strategies to monitor the SoM’s compliance with compliance policies and regulatory and training requirements.
• Serve as a consultant on regulatory and compliance matters to departments and units within SoM.
• Provide compliance reports to upper management and prepare and deliver reports to UW Medicine Compliance and UW Medicine Board committees as appropriate.
• Work closely with SoM staff, including Business Unit directors, on regulatory and compliance issues of mutual concern such as those related to personnel, outside work or scientific misconduct matters.
• Communicate, or assist in communications, with regulatory agencies regarding investigations and alleged violation resolutions.
• Develop and conduct regulatory training, e.g., orientations and department and unit meetings.

Business Relations and Contracting
• Provide direct guidance and involvement in business and contractual matters that arise within SoM.
• Provide oversight and guidance to other CRU directors regarding agreements for the sale of departmental goods and services and other agreements, ensuring compliance with regulations and laws impacting such agreements, such as privacy, intellectual property, taxation and liability.
• Provide oversight and guidance to other CRU directors on clinical and educational services agreements involving services provided by SoM clinical faculty across the UW Medicine entities, and to external entities including federal, state and local governments.
• Facilitate coordination regarding SoM clinical contracts with department and division leadership, UWP, CUMG and SoM Sites of Practice approval processes; and provide oversight on process improvements including data tracking, templates and clinical contracting process guidelines.

Regulatory and Compliance Matters
• Provide direct guidance and involvement in compliance and regulatory matters that arise within SoM.
• Provide oversight and guidance to other CRU directors regarding compliance and regulatory matters that arise within SoM, including conflicts of interest, ethics, research, health and safety, open payments reporting, pre and post award research grants and contracts.
• Provide oversight and guidance to other CRU directors regarding the outside work approval processes and considerations, and compliance with research and privacy regulations.
• Ensure coordination with UW Medicine Compliance on SoM compliance-related issues.

Other Duties
• Uphold and strengthen the values set forth in the UW Medicine Policy on Professional Conduct, including creating and maintaining a working environment that is diverse, inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
• Increase the engagement of the CRU team and the Business Unit in dismantling systemic racism and supporting healthcare equity and justice across the UW Medicine system.
• Manage and supervise CRU team members and the work of CRU, providing guidance on prioritization of assignments, backup plans and effective use of resources.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new CRU team members.
• Serve as a member of the Business Unit Leadership Team (BULT), providing input and guidance regarding management and operations issues impacting the Business Unit.
• Oversee the management of contracts and provide input on contract management systems for use within the Business Unit and as a resource for others in the Dean’s Office.
• Oversee management and operations of the outside work approval process.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Provide trainings and presentations to various groups on the subjects and topics within the Director’s responsibility.
• Collaborate with and assist with the work of other Business Unit directors, as appropriate or as requested by the Associate Dean.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in health care administration, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5-years professional experience; senior managerial and/or administrative experience in an academic, governmental, or healthcare environment, with extensive oversight responsibilities.

Additional requirements:
• Proven ability to function independently and effectively in a large organization.
• A track record of creative problem solving and facilitating solutions-oriented approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Highly refined sense of diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely, credibly and collaboratively with others including institutional leadership, faculty (physicians and researchers) and staff.
• Demonstrated competence in knowledge and interpretation of institutional policies and applicable state and federal rules and regulations related to contracting, compliance, ethics, conflicts of interest and professionalism.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Law Degree (JD).
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with UW School of Medicine and UW Health Sciences colleges and departments, as well as a general understanding of the organization and clinically integrated entities within UW Medicine, as well as affiliated entities.
• Experience in a university setting or clinical, research or regulatory environment.
• Experience providing support in academic contractual, clinical or regulatory matters.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• The person who holds this position will be based in SoM-assigned facilities at the Health Sciences Building on the UW Seattle campus.
• Office environment, with hybrid in-person/remote schedule available, subject to approval and conditioned on meeting business needs.
• Must be able to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as required for business needs.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.