California Department of Managed Health Care
Legal Counsel III
California Department of Managed Health Care, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Job Description And Duties
Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III in the OPL performs sensitive and complex legal work for the DMHC relating to health care service plans. Duties include providing direction and leadership pertaining to plan benefits and plan and provider payment, risk and delegation arrangements, implementation of compliance with Director’s Letters, review of complex legal matters and conduct legal research in connection with the administration and regulation of health plans pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 (Act) and the implementation of Federal Health Care Reform.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule under Government Code 14200.
Under the Department of Managed Health Care’s (DMHC) current hybrid telework policy, employees may be required to report in-person to the office two times per week and will be required to utilize a shared or “hotel” workspace. Employees may also be required to report in person more frequently as determined by management, which may include working at a DMHC designated headquarters and/or offsite events or locations. Employees must work from a location within California while employed at the DMHC.
Working Conditions
The DMHC utilizes a hybrid telework model to provide all employees with an avenue to telework while ensuring business and operational needs are met. Remote-Centered employees are expected to maintain a safe and distraction free work environment at the approved alternate work location. Remote-Centered employees agree to adhere to the state telework policy, the DMHC's telework policy, and conditions cited in the Telework Agreement (STD 200). Office-Centered employees are expected to maintain a dedicated workstation at a DMHC official worksite. Office-Centered employees are expected to work in a climate-controlled office or cubicle under artificial lighting.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ATTORNEY IIIPosition Details
Job Code #:
JC-443070Position #(s):
409-111-5795-921Working Title:
Legal Counsel IIIClassification:
ATTORNEY III$10,536.00 - $14,879.00 A# of Positions:
2Work Location:
Sacramento CountyTelework:
HybridJob Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
The mission of the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) is to protect consumers’ health care rights and ensure a stable health care delivery system. The DMHC accomplishes its mission by ensuring the health care system works for consumers. The Department protects the health care rights of more than 29.7 million Californians by regulating health care service plans, assisting consumers through a consumer Help Center, educating consumers on their rights and responsibilities and preserving the financial stability of the managed health care system. DMHC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 8/8/2024. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Seeking expertise in health care service plan programs, benefits, operations, reform and trendsSeeking experience in health care lawBackground specialty in the health care industryAbility to provide consultation services to managementAbility to provide leadership and assistance in developing and implementing new policies and proceduresAbility to effectively communicate, both orally and in writingAbility to use good judgment in following established program proceduresAbility to adjust to shifting priorities and meet stated deadlines
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Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III in the OPL performs sensitive and complex legal work for the DMHC relating to health care service plans. Duties include providing direction and leadership pertaining to plan benefits and plan and provider payment, risk and delegation arrangements, implementation of compliance with Director’s Letters, review of complex legal matters and conduct legal research in connection with the administration and regulation of health plans pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 (Act) and the implementation of Federal Health Care Reform.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule under Government Code 14200.
Under the Department of Managed Health Care’s (DMHC) current hybrid telework policy, employees may be required to report in-person to the office two times per week and will be required to utilize a shared or “hotel” workspace. Employees may also be required to report in person more frequently as determined by management, which may include working at a DMHC designated headquarters and/or offsite events or locations. Employees must work from a location within California while employed at the DMHC.
Working Conditions
The DMHC utilizes a hybrid telework model to provide all employees with an avenue to telework while ensuring business and operational needs are met. Remote-Centered employees are expected to maintain a safe and distraction free work environment at the approved alternate work location. Remote-Centered employees agree to adhere to the state telework policy, the DMHC's telework policy, and conditions cited in the Telework Agreement (STD 200). Office-Centered employees are expected to maintain a dedicated workstation at a DMHC official worksite. Office-Centered employees are expected to work in a climate-controlled office or cubicle under artificial lighting.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ATTORNEY IIIPosition Details
Job Code #:
JC-443070Position #(s):
409-111-5795-921Working Title:
Legal Counsel IIIClassification:
ATTORNEY III$10,536.00 - $14,879.00 A# of Positions:
2Work Location:
Sacramento CountyTelework:
HybridJob Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
The mission of the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) is to protect consumers’ health care rights and ensure a stable health care delivery system. The DMHC accomplishes its mission by ensuring the health care system works for consumers. The Department protects the health care rights of more than 29.7 million Californians by regulating health care service plans, assisting consumers through a consumer Help Center, educating consumers on their rights and responsibilities and preserving the financial stability of the managed health care system. DMHC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 8/8/2024. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Seeking expertise in health care service plan programs, benefits, operations, reform and trendsSeeking experience in health care lawBackground specialty in the health care industryAbility to provide consultation services to managementAbility to provide leadership and assistance in developing and implementing new policies and proceduresAbility to effectively communicate, both orally and in writingAbility to use good judgment in following established program proceduresAbility to adjust to shifting priorities and meet stated deadlines
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