General Counsel

6 Degrees Health is built to bring equity and fairness back into the healthcare reimbursement equation. Our cost containment efforts utilize MediVI technology, which supports our solutions with objective, transparent, and defensible data. Solutions include everything from provider market analyses, reasonable value claim reports, claim negotiations, and referenced based repricing.

Due to the rapid growth of the organization, 6 Degrees Health is looking for the right candidate to join our team as a General Counsel. This position offers a collaborative environment, remote work options, unlimited paid time off, and many development opportunities. The ideal candidate will be highly proactive, organized, and analytical with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with executive leadership including Legal Counsel on risk management initiatives.

Oversee the process to receive and resolve complaints and concerns; investigate and remediate systemic problems that are identified.

Develop and manage policies and processes to respond to allegations of improper or illegal activities

Identify and research new laws, regulations, and expectations implemented at the local, state, and federal level, and assess gaps to bring 6 Degrees Health and its products into compliance with new compliance legislation.

Lead the development, implementation, and operations activities in the heavily regulated healthcare Corporate Compliance Program.

Oversee and ensure HIPAA/HITECH and other regulatory compliance-related activities, including the development and implementation of regular compliance training and education.

Facilitate the performance of periodic compliance risk-based assessments; review the content and performance of the Compliance Program on a continuing basis, and take appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.

Qualifications

JD Degree from an accredited law program. 5+ years progressive legal experience, including 3+ years in-house as a Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel

Ability to be a self-starter and work independently;

Ability to effectively adapt in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.

Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Functions

Must have the ability to read and understand various legal documentation and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Must be willing and able to work a 5-day schedule and additional hours beyond regularly scheduled shift to cover vacancies, if necessary.

Must be able to sit or stand for two hours at a time.

Must be able to operate electronic devices (computers, printers, etc) to support document management, office machines, ordering, scheduling, phones, social media and various forms of computer software.

Utilize and support equipment at different workstations as needs require, or shift from one station to another.

6 Degrees Health Dx, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.