Principal Health Operations Counsel

Office of Legal Affairs

Full Time

84659BR

Job Summary

Currently reporting to the Chief Counsel, UCSF Health, the Principal Health Operations Counsel provides legal support to UCSF Health's compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, clinical affairs, clinical operations, and finance teams on complex and high impact healthcare regulatory analysis. Work may include advising and counseling on health care regulatory and policy issues including health care reimbursement, federal health care program (Medicare, Medi-Cal) enrollment, hospital licensing and accreditation, federally qualified health centers, clinical laboratories, pharmacies, controlled substances, graduate medical education, and more. The position also advises the Office of Legal Affairs and campus stakeholders on healthcare legal issues and participates as a member of the UCSF Office of Legal Affairs and the UC Health Affairs, Privacy, and Data Protection teams.

The Principal Health Operations Counsel should be a strategic thinker, an approachable adviser, and a strong relationship builder who thrives in a challenging environment and is clearly aligned with the UCSF Health's mission, values, and vision; and with its Principles of Community.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $171,000 - $345,600 (annual rate). A typical qualified candidate can generally expect to earn between $225,000 - $290,000.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The UC Legal-San Francisco team assists the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and UCSF Health community and leadership to accomplish their strategic goals across the entire UCSF enterprise, in a manner consistent with both law and University policy. All attorneys on the UC Legal-San Francisco team are also members of the Office of the General Counsel for the University of California and, as such, represent the Regents as the applicable legal entity for the University. As an integral part of the campus community, the UC Legal-San Francisco office supports and facilitates the UCSF's educational, patient care, research, and community service activities by providing comprehensive legal services in a proactive and responsive manner.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar. Or admitted within one year of employment (Out-of-state hire would be afforded time to pass the Bar within a reasonable period.). California's Registered In-House Counsel program is NOT available to University of California attorneys.
• Must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience advising clients on high-level and complex health care regulatory matters.
• Demonstrated specialized and in-depth experience in at least one of the following health care regulatory areas: reimbursement or hospital operations.
• Experience gained in a law firm, or in-house counsel for an academic institution, corporation or other entity.
• Significant experience advising leaders on sophisticated and often highly complex health care regulatory matters with minimal preparation time.
• Requires health law expertise including a sufficient understanding of applicable laws, industry practices, and enforcement trends to identify, assess, mitigate and resolve legal risks associated with UCSF Health activities, or a willingness to develop such expertise.
• In depth abilites in collaboration, facilitation, and strategic and creative thinking.
• In-depth understanding of highly complex legal issues and ability to foresee implications in specialty area, even when ambiguous or hidden.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills, including proven ability to actively listen, negotiate, persuade and educate.
• Skills to gain trust and build credibility with a broad group of colleagues and clients, to include senior leaders.
• Advanced written communication skills and ability to create and deliver effective materials and / or presentations appropriate to a particular audience.
• Advanced research skills; ability to readily identify critical legislative changes in area of specialty.
• In depth decision making ability, even when unpopular, earning credibility and support from colleagues.
• Advanced skills in project management, and facilitating policy review and changes.
• Previously relied on to represent institutional concerns persuasively to internal and external parties.
• Developing ability to mentor and coach all levels of staff; provide for succession planning in area of specialty.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact when handling sensitive or potentially sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Admission to California Bar strongly preferred.
• Expertise in complex and high impact health care regulatory matters for hospital and health system clients. Expertise in such matters for managed care clients, physician group clients or device or drug manufacturer clients is also a positive consideration.
• Prior experience at government agencies responsible for regulating hospitals and/or other providers.

License/Certification

• California Bar member in good standing. California's Registered In-House Counsel program is NOT available to University of California attorneys.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000201 COUNSEL 4

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm; On-site 3 days/week