Location
Wakefield, MA | United States
Job description
The Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) is seeking detail-oriented applicant for the position of Paralegal. The incumbent will r esearch and analyze law sources; prepare legal documents; maintain legal databases; perform compliance functions with respect to state and federal laws; respond to inquiries concerning formal interpretation of agency laws, rules and regulations; assist in communications, assist staff in preparing, editing and proofreading documents and letters; schedule and coordinate meetings; maintain a Division calendar, compile and prepare Board, Licensing Committee and Committee on Acupuncture materials; record and transcribe Committee minutes; assist with responses to subpoenas; assist the Director and Deputy Director of Licensing in carrying out the duties of the Licensing Division and performing related work as required.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
- Act as the Licensing Committee Clerk, and back-up Committee on Acupuncture Clerk.: Compile and prepare electronic and paper materials for the Committee meetings, attend Committee meetings, maintain records, and ensure electronic storage of Committee minutes and related documents. Oversee preparation of the Committee agendas and coordinate appearances.
- Prepare memoranda on license applications or other memoranda for presentation to the Licensing Committee or the Committee on Acupuncture.
- Respond to information requests in accordance with the Public Records Law, Fair Information Practices Act and 243 CMR .1.02(11) by collecting, evaluating, redacting, and coordinating all relevant material.
- Ensure subpoenaed documents are appropriately prepared, including the gathering and redaction thereof. Review physician compliance with CPD requirements and maintains CPD audit program. Prepare electronic Triage materials and agendas.
- Provide support as required to the Director and Deputy Director of Licensing. Maintain databases and tracking systems to provide current, accurate information on licensing applications and documents.
- Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, opinions, determinations, and rulings in order to prepare legal digests detailing the points of law involved regarding licensing issues.
- Respond to written and telephone inquiries concerning formal interpretation of agency statutes and regulations, and draft documents analyzing facts and points of law for approval by legal counsel.
- Operate office machines and schedule meetings and appointments.
Required Qualifications: - Familiarity with the laws, rules, policies and procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing agency operations.
- Understanding of the principles and practices of record management.
- Knowledge of state law governing administrative hearings.
- Ability to explain and apply the laws, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing the Board of Registration in Medicine.
- Knowledge of the types and availability of public or private organizations and sources for providing legal services. Knowledge of the uses and types of agency forms.
- Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive understanding of agency procedures and systems relevant to successful performance of job duties.
- Courteous, professional demeanor while working under occasionally stressful working conditions.
Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
- Skill to deal tactfully with others.
- Capacity to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to maintain accurate records,
- Talent to write concisely, express thoughts clearly and develop ideas in logical sequence.
- Capacity to follow written and oral instructions and to exercise sound judgement.
Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.
About the Board of Registration in Medicine:
The Board of Registration in Medicine's mission is to ensure that only qualified and competent physicians of good moral character are licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that those physicians and health care institutions in which they practice provide to their patients a high standard of care, and support an environment that maximizes the high quality of health care in Massachusetts.
Learn more about our important work:
About the Department of Public Health: The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.
DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.
More information can be found at:MA Department of Public Health
Pre-Offer Process: A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the
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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4
Qualifications: First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least
(A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paraprofessional experience in legal research or legal assistant work, or
(B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in paralegal studies may be substituted for the required experience.
II. Completion of one year of study at a recognized, degree-granting law school may be substituted for the required experience.
Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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