Health Contract Specialist (Hybrid) — Negotiations & Compliance

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Generous retirement contributions

Tuition Invest Program

Career Development Center

Zen Room with massage chairs

Corporate gym and yoga classes

Verizon data plan discount

Discount on Gundersen services

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Contract Specialist to join Contract Services. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with 2 days on-site per week to manage contracting activities for Emplify Health.

You will coordinate, review, negotiate, and implement contracts, monitor performance, and support leadership in creating service agreements. A bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in related fields are required, with 6 months in contract management preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Legal or Finance or Healthcare Administration or a health related field.
• 2-4 years experience in managed care, business, legal studies, health or related field.
• 6 months experience in a contract management environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and analyze contracts to assess financial and administrative impact, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Review, negotiate, and implement contracts, including audit participation, reporting, and cross-departmental problem-solving.
• Lead and train team members in contract data entry processes; collaborate with IS to develop reports and workflows.
• Monitor contract performance using software tools and internal feedback to ensure service quality.
• Support senior leadership in creating and maintaining service contracts for Emplify Health.
• Manage contract renewals and resolve issues, ensuring timely, compliant, and effective agreements.
• Streamline contracting processes and facilitate communication across departments to ensure proper implementation.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Team training

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Legal/Finance/Healthcare Administration

Job description

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Contract Specialist to join Contract Services. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with 2 days on-site per week to manage contracting activities for Emplify Health.

You will coordinate, review, negotiate, and implement contracts, monitor performance, and support leadership in creating service agreements. A bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in related fields are required, with 6 months in contract management preferred.