Contract Manager

PACS; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO and holidays

HSA and FSA

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

PACS seeks a detail-oriented Contract Manager with a legal background to draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts across the organization.

You will collaborate with compliance, finance, and operations to align contract terms with business needs while maintaining a centralized repository using AI-assisted tools and ensuring timely adherence to deadlines. This role emphasizes HIPAA and related regulatory compliance in a fast-growing healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in contract management role
• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, review, negotiation, and implementation of a wide variety of contracts (vendor, service, lease, licensing, etc.).
• Provide legal insight and risk analysis on contractual language to protect the company’s interests.
• Collaborate with compliance, finance, operations to align terms with business needs.
• Maintain centralized repository of contracts using AI-assisted software to standardize language and ensure deadlines.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance with terms and laws.
• Develop and implement contract management policies, templates, and best practices.
• Support internal audits and respond to inquiries related to contract data.
• Identify risks and escalate issues to legal leadership.
• Work with compliance on HIPAA, Privacy, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback, Stark Law and other statutory compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

AI-assisted contract software

Job description

Join PACS: Elevate Healthcare with Us!

PACS is elevating healthcare by revolutionizing our approach to leadership and quality care. Guided by our core values of love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and commitment, we strive to foster a culture of compassionate care within our teams and the communities we serve. As we grow rapidly, exciting opportunities await you to engage in impactful projects and contribute valuable insights to stakeholders nationwide. If you're ready to make a difference and embrace our mission of creating real change, we invite you to join us at PACS. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare!

Join Our Team and Thrive!

At PACS, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Include

• Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• PTO and Vacation: Benefit from generous paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge.
• Financial Wellness: Take advantage of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses effectively.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company contributions to help you build your retirement savings.
• Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential support for personal and professional challenges.

General Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Contract Manager with a legal background to assist in the drafting, negotiation, review, and management of contracts across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of legal terminology, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance requirements, and will play a key role in ensuring contractual obligations are managed effectively and in alignment with company policies and legal standards.

Essential Duties

• Assist in the drafting, review, negotiation, and implementation of a wide variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, lease agreements, licensing agreements, and more.
• Provide legal insight and risk analysis on contractual language to ensure protection of the company’s interests.
• Collaborate with internal departments (compliance, finance, operations, etc.) to gather input and align contract terms with business needs.
• Maintain and manage a centralized repository of contracts, using AI assisted software to standardize language, establish and manage form agreements and ensure timely adherence to contract timelines and deadlines.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with terms and applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management policies, templates, and best practices.
• Support internal audits and respond to inquiries related to contract data or obligations.
• Identify areas of potential risk and elevate issues appropriately to legal leadership.
• Work closely with the compliance department to identify potential issues with HIPAA, Privacy, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback, Stark Law and other statutory compliance.

Supervisory Requirements

No supervisory requirement.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in contract management role
• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred but not required. Prior experience with contract management and AI assisted technology a big plus.
• Professional proficiency with Microsoft and Excel
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills.

Physical Demands

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear.
• Travel by car or airline may be required.
• The work environment is usually low to moderate noise level.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Salary Range

$90,000- 100,000 annually

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.