Healthcare Contracts Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School is seeking a Healthcare Contracts Specialist to provide administrative and clerical support for the Contracts function in the Department of Psychiatry. The role involves organizing contract documentation, tracking workflows, and coordinating with legal, finance, compliance, and clinical teams.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will manage data in contract systems, assist with renewals, and help ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field with at least 2 years of administrative work experience, including at least 1 year supporting contract management, legal procurement, or compliance functions.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or a related field with at least 3 years of healthcare or legal administrative support experience with exposure to contract lifecycle processes, document management systems, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, formats, and edits contract documents under the direction of legal or contracts staff for clarity and consistency.
• Tracks contract status and deadlines using contract management software or spreadsheets.
• Maintains organized digital and physical contract files in accordance with institutional policies.
• Assists with routing contracts for review, approval, and signature.
• Ensures executed contracts are properly archived and accessible.
• Prepares summaries and reports on contract status.
• Reviews contracts for formatting, completeness, and compliance with templates.
• Communicates with internal stakeholders to gather required documentation or approvals.
• Responds to inquiries from vendors, legal counsel, and department staff regarding contract status.
• Schedules meetings and maintains calendars for contract-related discussions.
• Drafts professional emails, memos, and routine contract-related correspondence.
• Escalates issues or delays to appropriate personnel.
• Responds promptly to inquiries from departments and vendors.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

ERP tools

Job description

General Notes

Dell Medical School is seeking a Healthcare Contracts Specialist.

Job Details

• Job Posting Title: Healthcare Contracts Specialist
• Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry
• Position Open To: All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA
• Earliest Start Date: Immediately
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027
• Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Summary

The Healthcare Contracts Specialist provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Contracts function and is responsible for organizing, tracking, and maintaining contract documentation, coordinating contract workflows, and ensuring timely processing of agreements. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Healthcare Contracts Specialist works closely with legal staff, supply chain, finance, compliance, and clinical departments. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The Healthcare Contracts Specialist plays a key role in supporting the contract lifecycle process, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and facilitating communication between departments and external vendors.

Essential Job Functions

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Prepares, formats, and edits contract documents under the direction of legal or contracts staff for clarity and consistency.
• Tracks contract status and deadlines using contract management software or spreadsheets.
• Maintains organized digital and physical contract files in accordance with institutional policies.
• Assists with routing contracts for review, approval, and signature.
• Ensures executed contracts are properly archived and accessible.
• Prepares summaries and reports on contract status.
• Reviews contracts for formatting, completeness, and compliance with templates.

Internal and External Communication

• Communicates with internal stakeholders to gather required documentation or approvals.
• Responds to inquiries from vendors, legal counsel, and department staff regarding contract status.
• Schedules meetings and maintains calendars for contract-related discussions.
• Drafts professional emails, memos and routine correspondence and contract-related memos to internal and external stakeholders.
• Escalates issues or delays to appropriate personnel.
• Responds promptly to inquiries from departments and vendors.
• Meets the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, building rapport with stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication.
• Provides clear guidance on contract processes and requirements.

Contract Databases and Logs

• Enters contract data into tracking systems or databases, ensuring accuracy.
• Identifies discrepancies or missing documentation in contract data.
• Updates contract logs with key dates, terms, and renewal information.
• Generates standard reports on contract activity and status.
• Assists with data validation and cleanup to ensure accuracy.
• Supports audits by retrieving and organizing requested contract records.
• Maintains logs and databases current accessible.

Compliance and Policy Adherence

• Verifies that contracts meet institutional formatting and policy requirements.
• Flags missing or incomplete documentation for review.
• Supports compliance with HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other applicable regulations.
• Participates in training on contract compliance and confidentiality.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive contract information.

General Administrative Support

• Orders office supplies and manages department filing systems.
• Prepares agendas, takes meeting minutes, and distributes follow-up items.
• Assists with onboarding of new staff or contractors.
• Supports special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Contracts Renewals and Expirations

• Monitors upcoming contract expirations and alerts responsible parties.
• Prepares renewal templates and assists with drafting updated terms.
• Coordinates with departments to confirm continued need for services.
• Tracks renewal approvals and ensures timely execution.
• Archives expired contracts per retention policies.

Other duties as identified by department

Marginal or Periodic Functions

• Assists with contract audits by compiling documentation and responding to audit requests from internal or external reviewers.
• Supports contract template updates by formatting new versions and distributing them to stakeholders.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives related to contract workflow efficiency or document management.
• Coordinates logistics for contract-related training sessions, including scheduling, materials preparation, and attendance tracking.
• Provides backup support to other administrative staff during absences or peak workload periods.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency while supporting department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to use time effectively and efficiently; must possess strong prioritization skills to spend time on what’s important; can quickly zero-in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside.
• Must possess excellent organization skills to support contract tasks by urgency and deadlines to avoid delays, flagging time-sensitive agreements for expedited processing.
• Ability to manage multiple requests without compromising accuracy.
• Ability to maintain accurate calendars and reminders for contract renewals and expirations.
• Ability to allocate time appropriately for data entry, document review, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Ability to avoid bottlenecks by proactively managing workload.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, being thorough in accomplishing tasks through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small.
• Ability to marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; ability to orchestrate multiple activities at once.
• Ability to maintain well-structured digital and physical filing systems.
• Ability to coordinate contract routing and approval workflows efficiently.
• Must possess strong written and interpersonal communication skills along with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Capable of working independently.
• Must work with integrity and professionalism.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field of study with at least 2 year(s) of experience in administrative work experience, including at least 1 year supporting contract management, legal procurement, or compliance functions in a healthcare, legal, or corporate setting. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or a related field of study with at least 3 year(s) of experience in healthcare or legal administrative support role, with direct exposure to contract lifecycle processes, document management systems, and regulatory compliance.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications Required

• None specified.

Preferred

• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); demonstrates advanced administrative knowledge and skills.
• Certified Contract Manager (CCM) offered by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA); beneficial for understanding contract lifecycle and compliance
• Notary Public Commission
• HIPAA Certification; demonstrates understanding of healthcare privacy and security regulations

Salary Range

$51,027 + depending on qualifications

Working Environment/Equipment

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment as needed.
• May require occasional travel between administrative offices or healthcare facilities.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods and manage prolonged screen time.
• Requires use of contract management systems, document editing software, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and the Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.