Legal Secretary - Payers, Pricing and Provider Networks
Location: Sacramento California
Description: Sutter Health is currently interviewing Legal Secretary - Payers, Pricing and Provider Networks right now, this occupation will be placed in California. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Legal Secretary provides professional secretarial support to the Payers, Pricing and Provider Networks ("PPPN")
Service Team within the Office of the General Counsel ("OGC"). The incumbent also performs a wide variety of office
functions such as calendaring, filing, data entry, and typing, proofreading and editing letters and other correspondence, memoranda, contracts and
reports. The incumbent also assembles and distributes document! s to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of work among
! members of the PPPN service team and within the OGC. This position performs other department support duties as
assigned in the Legal Services Division ("LSD") of the OGC.
The incumbent has the authority to complete routine tasks within normal job assignments. The incumbent makes those
day-to-day decisions required to perform principle accountabilities. These decisions may include, but are not limited
to, calendaring changes, dissemination of information, format changes on documents, etc. The incumbent is limited to
making decisions regarding principle accountabilities; all budgetary and work schedule issues are referred to the Assistant
General Counsel.
The PPPN Legal Secretary maintains a close, positive working relationship with other secretarial positions within
the organization as well as all members of the OGC. This position requires that the individual perform effectively,
considerately ! and professionally when dealing with other contacts that may include board members, senior management
team members, attorneys, paralegals, and other individuals representing Sutter Health affiliates, law firms and
external clients. Many of these working relationships are associated with the exchange of documents, information,
correspondence and calendaring meetings.
Qualifications
Education:
A High School Diploma is required. A legal secretary certification is desired, or equivalent years of experience.
Knowledge:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required as well as excellent knowledge of the English
language, including correct use of spelling, grammar and punctuation, and strong documentation and proofreading skills. Beginning level legal research skills and
understanding of distinctions among legal documents are required. Basic legal terminology is req! uired. Knowledge of
healthcare law is preferred. Thorough know! ledge and understanding of the organization, functions, and policies and
procedures of Sutter Health are also preferred.
Experience:
Experience as a Legal Secretary or experience that has fostered the development of advanced secretarial skills within
a healthcare organization or law office is required; the ability to perform beginning level legal research is required; and
advanced word processing skills and demonstration of proper formatting of contracts and other legal documents are
required. This type of experience is typically acquired in two (2) years of progressive experience, and this length of
experience is desired.
Special Skills:
Typing speed of 65 wpm and ability to manage calendars using Microsoft Outlook are required. Diplomacy and excellent
guest relations in the face of atypical situations are required. Prior proficiency and comfort using a variety of computer
Outlook, Tract Manager, and Internet based Applications. Must possess ability to diplomatically investigate sensitive
facts and detailed procedures. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and the ability to
balance numerous priorities at a given time. Must be detail oriented, flexible, self-directed and be able to work with highly
confidential information. The ability to work independently and establish workflow priorities with minimal supervision is
required. Additionally, the candidate must be able to compose letters, draft memoranda, provide accuracy in proofing and
editing documents and complete projects in a timely manner.
Primary Location
:
California-Greater Sacramento Area-Sacramento
Organization
:
Sutter Health System ! Office
Employee Status
:
Regular
Ac! cepted Applications
:
All Candidate Applications Accepted
Employment Incentive
:
No
Employee Referral Bonus
:
No
Benefits
:
Yes
Position Status
:
Non-Exempt
Union
:
No
Job Shift
:
Day
Shift Hours
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8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled
:
Monday-Friday
Schedule
:
Full Time
Hours Per 2wk Pay Period
:
80
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:33:04 GMT
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