Healthcare Contracts Specialist | Negotiation & Compliance

Region 7 Area Agency on Aging; Fort Gratiot Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Employer Paid)

Health Savings Account (Company Conrib

401K Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Short Term/Long Term Disability (Paid)

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Exceptional Work Environment

Job summary

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/Sunrise PACE seeks a Contract Specialist to secure and manage vendor contracts in Fort Gratiot, MI. The role emphasizes negotiating terms, ensuring regulatory alignment, and evaluating vendor performance within a holistic elder care program.

Responsibilities include cost analysis, budget accuracy, and maintaining strong written and oral communication with vendors. This position supports a mission-driven, equal opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or bachelor's in business, finance, accounting, public administration preferred.
• Minimum 2 years contract drafting and negotiation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid services and Managed Care contracting preferred.
• Ability to assess contract budget accuracy and perform occasional financial analysis.
• Strong work ethic and ownership of tasks with timely completion.
• Excellent written and oral communication; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Secure and maintain contractual agreements with vendors for services and supplies.
• Negotiate contract terms and ensure compliance with program and regulatory standards.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor market trends in service and supply costs to ensure fair pricing.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business/finance

High school diploma

Job description

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/Sunrise PACE seeks a Contract Specialist to secure and manage vendor contracts in Fort Gratiot, MI. The role emphasizes negotiating terms, ensuring regulatory alignment, and evaluating vendor performance within a holistic elder care program.

Responsibilities include cost analysis, budget accuracy, and maintaining strong written and oral communication with vendors. This position supports a mission-driven, equal opportunity workplace.