Contract Specialist (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical plan including 
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Vision insurance

Dental coverage

Employer retirement match

PTO

Extended Sick Leave

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of agreements for IT or general contracts in a healthcare setting. You will draft, negotiate, and route contracts, collect supporting documents, and maintain contract databases while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

The role emphasizes strong communication, HIPAA compliance, and confidentiality. Benefits include comprehensive plans and a collaborative, patient-centered culture at Enloe Health in

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years in an office environment with general clerical duties or an associates degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and compliance.
• Familiarity with contract administration concepts and contract terms is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of contracts for assigned departments.
• Research, draft, negotiate, and oversee contracts in the CLM software.
• Request and organize supporting documents (BAA, W-9, POs, SOW, etc.) and route for approvals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

HIPAA compliance

Discretion

Education

Associates degree or higher in related field

Tools

Contracts management system

Job description

ENL Contracts Administration

Compensation Range

$25.30 - $34.15

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Days Shift length: 8 Hours

Days off: Fixed If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday

Hours per pay period: 80

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Position Summary

The Contract Specialist manages the full lifecycle of an agreement. They facilitate the contract administration process for their assigned department(s), including research and analysis, drafting and preparing, negotiating and overseeing contracts within our Contract Lifecycle Management software. The Contract Specialist is responsible for providing the initial review of an agreement and then routing for appropriate approvals. They must use critical thinking and detailed communication skills to request changes with vendors, then prepare final drafts for signatures. They will also distribute final agreements to the vendor and request all pertinent supporting documentation (BAA, W9, PO’s, SOW, etc.). They provide excellent communication to internal and externals vendors, managers and leadership teams regarding status of an agreement undergoing a review process. They maintain and update their assigned contract database and will generate and analyze various reports. Additional responsibilities include drafting contract amendments, term extensions and letters, following up on outstanding signatures and facilitating communication regarding contract issues. They will also attend contract review meetings as assigned and participate in special projects to support the organization’s contracting objectives. The primary focus of this position is on either IT or general contracts; however, will assist with all contracts (physician, IT, general) as needed.

Minimum

• Three years working in an office environment performing general clerical duties including experience utilizing computers and Microsoft Office programs OR Associates degree of higher in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Finance or related field.
• Demonstrated ability in managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, compliance and required expectations.

Desired

• Working knowledge of contract administration concepts, contract terminology, terms & conditions, risk identification and standard contracting practices.
• Experience working in a healthcare or hospital environment
• Experience using a Contracts Management system.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong critical thinking skills are essential and are the most important competency for this position. The Contract Specialist, with provided training, must be able to analyze contract terms, identify potential risks, evaluate complex situations, exercise sound judgment, and develop effective solutions while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills are equally important, with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and interact professionally with Senior Team, managers, employees, physicians, consultants, attorneys, vendors, and other internal and external stakeholders. Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammar, punctuation, spelling, and document formatting abilities. Strong organizational and time management skills are required to effectively prioritize multiple assignments, manage competing deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The ability to independently manage work, follow through on detailed tasks, and adapt to changing priorities is essential. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. The Contract Specialist must comply with HIPAA regulations and all organizational policies and procedures related to privacy, confidentiality, and information security.

Benefits Information

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [e-mail] to receive a full summary of benefits.