Job description
TeamHealth has ranked three years running as “The World’s Most Admired Companies” by Fortune Magazine and one of America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies by Forbes Magazine in past years. TeamHealth, an established healthcare organization is physician-led and patient-focused. We continue to grow across the U.S. from our Clinicians to our Corporate Employees and we want you to join us.
JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:
The Contracts Specialist is responsible for the overall contracting workflow for contracts between healthcare providers (employee and independent contractor physicians, advanced practice clinicians and other providers) and TeamHealth-affiliated legal entities, including the following: reviewing/verifying, entering and committing contract requests (new, edit and termination) in the contracting software; drafting, reviewing, sending, tracking and processing (once signed) provider contract documents; and managing and maintaining provider contract data and records. This position also provides additional administrative support for provider contracts, as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews and verifies the accuracy and appropriateness of provider contract requests (new, edit and termination)
- Enters contract requests (new, edit and termination)
- Ensures that authorized approval is received for nonstandard contract requests.
- Prepares/drafts all provider contract documents (new contracts, amendments, letters and ancillary documents) originating from accepted/approved contract requests.
- Performs quality assurance on contract document drafts for other Contract Specialists, as requested.
- Drafts nonstandard contract language and documents
- Sends contract documents to providers and monitors and manages the status of contract documents sent for signature via contracting and electronic signature software. Follows up on unsigned contract documents with recruiting, leadership and providers as needed.
- Takes the lead on or assists with assigned provider contracting projects, such as facility-wide compensation changes, facility startups, facility terminations, national policy-driven changes, etc.
- Interfaces with finance, provider compensation and authorized leadership
- Routinely partners with upstream and downstream functional areas, including recruiting, provider compensation, credentialing and scheduling, to align on contract requests and related process and data needs.
- Performs routine maintenance on contract templates and language used by the team
- Researches and responds to requests from providers, leadership, recruiting, provider compensation, human resources, legal and others regarding provider contract records and documents.
- Serves as a backup and additional resource within his/her own team and the other contracting teams, as requested, to cover leaves of absence, workload increases, special projects and other resource needs.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of college or Associate Degree required with preferred coursework in English, communication, etc.;
- 2+ years of related professional (preferably legal and/or contracting) experience required;
- Core strengths required: analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail, ability to retain and apply knowledge consistently, communication skills (written and verbal), organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and deadlines in a rapidly paced, dynamic environment and excellent interpersonal skills;
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and database management experience;
- Ability to adapt to a variety of new situations and change;
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment; and,
- Working knowledge of business units and functional areas (HR, Legal, Compliance, Accounting, Provider Compensation, Recruiting, etc.) and how they integrate.
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