Team Lead (Start ASAP)

Provide legal support to the Conifer Legal Department under the direction and supervision of the Chief Legal Officer, representing and responding to the needs of the Company. This position will have primary responsibility for researching and investigating patient/guarantor disputes received from federal and state regulatory agencies, law firms, and the Better Business Bureau. The position will also act as liaison between the legal department and the company's operating units, administrative and other departments, employees, regulatory agency representatives and other individuals and vendors outside of Conifer in accomplishing departmental and specific project goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Research and investigate patient/guarantor disputes received from federal and state regulatory agencies, law firms, internal escalations, and the Better Business Bureau.
• Input disputes in system of record and develop process to track and trend as well as report on disputes.
• Filing and archiving documents in patient accounts and/or Legal's matter management system for disputes, case files, and collection agency licensing.
• Sorting, scanning, and distribution of legal mail and self-pay account support, to include receipt and preparation for posting of payments, review and allocation of counsel invoices, and reconciliation of record retention invoices.
• Assist with maintaining and applying for necessary company licensing.
• General assistance for all attorneys and special projects as needed in support of various operating groups within Conifer.
• All other tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

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.

• Strong research skills and ability to analyze information
• Ability to act independently
• An understanding of and experience with legal processes and systems and familiarity with basic legal and litigation concepts and legal support functions
• Computer knowledge: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Effective communications internally and externally
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to work with others and a desire to learn
• Identify, coordinate, and optimize resources needed to execute plans; and modify goals and plans, when needed
• A team player who can multi-task, with strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Must have demonstrated ability to learn within a short period of time
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.

• College degree preferred, not required.
• 1-2 years of administrative experience.
• Health care administrative experience preferred, but not required.

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.

• Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone

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.

• Office Work Environment

Compensation and Benefit Information

Compensation

• Pay: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status.
• Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half.

Benefits

Conifer offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) min of 12 days per year, accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
• 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Conifer complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.