Contract Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Contract Assistant: Responsible for assisting the Compliance Contracts Manager to effectively enforce contracts made with suppliers, physicians, contractors, vendors, payers, employees, or government agencies. They prepare contact documents, set up meetings for the manager, communicate with contractors and maintain contract files.

REPORTS TO: Compliance Contract Manager

SUPERVISES: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a healthcare organization, to include demonstrated leadership. Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations is a must.

Core Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of healthcare industry, legal and regulatory requirements. Exceptional and proven provider skills and interpersonal skills. Excellent contract negotiation skills. Results driven and able to self-direct. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Well-developed communication skills. Demonstrated strength in computer software, e.g., Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Other: Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the development and maintenance of contracts with all contracted entities. This includes research a needed from time to time.
• Responsible for the accuracy of supporting documentation for contracts and completing documents accurately.
• Maintain processes that provide timely notification of critical contract events (e.g., renewals, termination and due dates contained within the agreements).
• Coordinate and communicate contractual terms to the billing department; ensure staff is informed of changes in medical policy and binning policies.
• Maintain periodic reports on the status of all contracts.
• Assure accurate data entry of contract specifications and terms into database and completeness of all contracting processes.
• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication with all internal and external customers.
• Assist with all contracting administration and projects, as needed.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.