[Hiring] Contract Administrator @UnityPoint Health

Role Description

We are seeking a Contract Administrator to join our team! This role serves as an integral member of the compliance team. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, revising, and drafting provider contracts utilizing approved templates.
• Analyzing proposed contract terms and aligning operational requests.
• Drafting and/or revising contracts and routing contracts for approval.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Location: Remote - applicants preferably reside within the UPH footprint of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Project Management:
  • Drafts contracts based on operational requests, identifying required contract terms and potential non-compliance.
  • Analyzes proposed compensation to assess fair market value impact.
  • Compiles supporting documentation from various departments for contract execution.
  • Ensures contracts contain all required information in accordance with UPH Policies and Procedures.
  • Performs cursory legal and business review of documents.
  • Ensures final legal review of documents with UnityPoint Health Law Department and other appropriate individuals.
  • Reviews agreements and contracts for compliance with contractual terms and regulatory compliance.
  • Prepares and presents to the Affiliate Management Team review of contractual issues and other related documents.
  • Ensures that comparable compensation data and certifications are completed for all contracts, as applicable.
  • Completes review of all contracts required for integration or acquisition, assessing contract gaps and necessary terms.
  • Identifies any companion contracts (e.g., lease agreement, consent memo, etc.) to execute operational leadership’s intent.
  • Collaborates with the Provider Compensation Team to determine contractual language for applicable compensation plan.
  • Meets routinely with regional Director and/or VP to discuss contract needs and coordinate integration, acquisition, and/or employment efforts.
• Department Excellence:
  • Participates in establishing and preparing team goals, standards, procedures, and instructions.
  • Maintains knowledge of team and organizational happenings by attending meetings and checking the intranet site.
  • Maintains an efficient and effective confidential filing system for contract-related correspondence.
  • Maintains the electronic contract compliance database, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  • Serves as local administrator of the database and provides training to other internal users as needed.
  • Monitors database and works with responsible parties in advance of contract expiration dates.
  • Establishes effective communication mechanisms with staff and management to foster openness, trust, teamwork, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, health administration or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in law, health administration or related field; paralegal and/or contract experience and education.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years direct experience working with legal agreements and contracts.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of general legal terminology and legal principles.
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements and legal terminology.
  • Strong computer skills and advanced experience with Microsoft Office Products.
  • Exceptional ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, in English.
  • Ability to travel within and outside of the state as required.
  • Ability to work evenings & weekends, when necessary.
  • Ability to work as a team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships.
  • General knowledge of health care business functions.

Benefits

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, and more.
• Pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career.
• Adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
• Support and development opportunities to deliver an exceptional employment experience.