Contracts Specialist II
Escondido, CA Escondido, CA Full-time Full-time $30 - $39 an hour $30 - $39 an hour Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups.
It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives.
At Neighborhood, this is our vision.
A community where everyone is healthy and happy.
We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters.
At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people annually.
We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality.
Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond.
If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.
The Contract Specialist II will ensure Neighborhood Healthcare (Neighborhood) is entering into legally binding contracts that are safe, compliant, and in the best interest of the organization and its mission.
This role will review, negotiate, and finalize contracts involving goods and services, payer agreements, real estate and lease agreements, consulting agreements, PACE agreements, and Business Associate Agreements.
RESPONSIBILITIES Works with the Contracts Director to establish best practices and procedures for contracts to improve operational efficiency Reviews and analyzes contracts of varying complexity to ensure compliance with company standards Manages and tracks workload to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks Works with appropriate stakeholders to resolve escalated contract issues Contributes to the maintenance and accuracy of data within the contracts database, Coupa, and other systems, as required Assists with contract renewal and termination procedures with proper notifications to appropriate parties of upcoming contract expiration dates and appropriate plans of actions Adheres to and enforces contracting-related policies and procedures, including procuring pricing approvals, ensuring stakeholders are setting up new suppliers in Coupa, and ensuring contracts are signed by the CEO or CFO Leads and/or participates in contracts team projects and tasks, as assigned Communicates with team members and stakeholders across the organization Customer Relations:
Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and suppliers Works with outside vendors to maximize quality of vendor and Neighborhood relationships to ensure industry respect Impacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Three years' contracting experience required; five years' experience preferred Neighborhood Healthcare requires employees to be fully vaccinated (including a booster dose) against COVID-19 and demonstrate proof of vaccination/booster upon hire or receive approval for an exemption based on a medical reason, disability or religious belief.
Proof of booster dose will be contingent upon booster eligibility.
Pay Range:
$30.
00 to $39.
00 per hour, depending on experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives.
At Neighborhood, this is our vision.
A community where everyone is healthy and happy.
We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters.
At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people annually.
We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality.
Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond.
If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.
The Contract Specialist II will ensure Neighborhood Healthcare (Neighborhood) is entering into legally binding contracts that are safe, compliant, and in the best interest of the organization and its mission.
This role will review, negotiate, and finalize contracts involving goods and services, payer agreements, real estate and lease agreements, consulting agreements, PACE agreements, and Business Associate Agreements.
RESPONSIBILITIES Works with the Contracts Director to establish best practices and procedures for contracts to improve operational efficiency Reviews and analyzes contracts of varying complexity to ensure compliance with company standards Manages and tracks workload to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks Works with appropriate stakeholders to resolve escalated contract issues Contributes to the maintenance and accuracy of data within the contracts database, Coupa, and other systems, as required Assists with contract renewal and termination procedures with proper notifications to appropriate parties of upcoming contract expiration dates and appropriate plans of actions Adheres to and enforces contracting-related policies and procedures, including procuring pricing approvals, ensuring stakeholders are setting up new suppliers in Coupa, and ensuring contracts are signed by the CEO or CFO Leads and/or participates in contracts team projects and tasks, as assigned Communicates with team members and stakeholders across the organization Customer Relations:
Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and suppliers Works with outside vendors to maximize quality of vendor and Neighborhood relationships to ensure industry respect Impacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Three years' contracting experience required; five years' experience preferred Neighborhood Healthcare requires employees to be fully vaccinated (including a booster dose) against COVID-19 and demonstrate proof of vaccination/booster upon hire or receive approval for an exemption based on a medical reason, disability or religious belief.
Proof of booster dose will be contingent upon booster eligibility.
Pay Range:
$30.
00 to $39.
00 per hour, depending on experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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