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Description

Introduction

The Contract Management Specialist is responsible for the contracting process which includes process management, standardization and improvement, problem management, communication, customer service and relationship building. The Contract Management Specialist processes complex information from various sources and recommends and implements best practices for the contract process to leadership and establishes relationships with both internal and external customers and vendors. The Contract Management Specialist maintains tracking and reporting metrics, manages contracts and requests to ensure contracts meet compliance with HCA standards.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Acts as a single point of contact for contractual matters involving HBP’s physician employment and professional services agreements.
• Manages record keeping for all contract related correspondence and documentation.
• Provides contract resolution for both internal and external contract issues.
• Communicate contract-related information to all stakeholders.
• Manages contract requests for new, renewing, and existing contracts.
• Manages contracts by organizing in a systematic manner and monitoring and initiating next steps in the contracting process.
• Analyzes and provides input on contract language and compensation.
• Initiates and completes a Project Action Workflow System (PAWS) record for all contracts, outlining key data and documentation to support the contracting process.
• Initiates the Approval Concept Form (ACF) for new projects, provides information to stakeholders, and monitors the process for completion.
• Ensures Fair Market Valuations are current and initiates requests to “refresh” the valuations to ensure continual compliance. Works with finance and operations, gathering FMV data.
• Communicates with multiple departments and leadership on contract status.
• Maintains contract files according to HCA policies and procedures, including maintaining the both Team Room sites and the contracting program SciQuest.
• Manages the administrative process of signing, logging scanning and filing of all contracts in accordance with HCA standards.
• Prepares applicable Letters of Intent for new contracts and works closely with the Directors of Operations to maintain a smooth contract negotiation process.
• Assists legal with updating and maintaining the contract database, ensuring physician and contractor information is accurate, and electronic documents are uploaded.
• Reviews contract documents in SciQuest, HCA’s Contracting System, and monitors the approval process through both the “draft” and “final” contracting process, ensuring contract completion.
• Provides recommendations to leadership to improve and standardize the contracting process across all regions, and implements changes as necessary to improve process.
• Acts as the Subject Matter Expert for contracting matters and provides quarterly training to new and existing department personnel.
• Establishes strong relationship with internal legal counsel and department leaders to expedite the contracting process.
• Acts as the liaison with outside evaluators and outside counsel as necessary.
• Coordinates with Hospital contract specialist on Professional Services Agreements, i.e. Graduate Medical Education and/or Special Services requests.
• Drafts, evaluates, and assists with execution of physician employment and professional services agreements.
• Has strong contract modeling language skills.
• Demonstrates negotiation and problem-solving skills. Offers input and guidance to management team for complex contract requests.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Bachelors Degree, or Work Experience in lieu of Degree
• 5 years experience in related field

Benefits

HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

_ Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Contract Management Specialist WFH where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Contract Management Specialist WFH opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.