Contract Assistant

Charter Healthcare; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a Contract Assistant to assist the Compliance Contracts Manager in enforcing contracts with various entities. You will be responsible for preparing documents, maintaining files, and ensuring all contractual obligations are met. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the healthcare sector, along with excellent contract negotiation and communication skills. This is a contract role with a focus on administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a healthcare organization.
• Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and HR procedures.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and maintenance of contracts with contracted entities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and notify critical contract events.
• Coordinate contractual terms with the billing department.

Skills

Contract negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

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: Bachelorâ€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 driverâ€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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Medical Practices, Hospitals and Health Care, and Veterinary Services