Sr Contract Specialist

Health Care Service Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) savings plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Incentives

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation in Chicago seeks a detail-oriented professional to draft account-specific documents and review complex language requests. You will coordinate staff training, perform random audits for accuracy, and oversee daily team operations while liaising with management.

The role emphasizes strong judgment, timely task execution, and effective communication with stakeholders across departments within a regulated healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of work experience with independent judgment.
• At least 1 year drafting standard or customized contracts or booklet documents with minimal guidance.
• Proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience in deadline-driven environments and timely task completion.
• Strong judgment and problem-resolution abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to interface with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Draft account-specific documents and review non-standard language requests.
• Refer issues to senior staff and escalate when needed.
• Coordinate and oversee staff training programs.
• Conduct random audits to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Lead day-to-day team operations and resolve issues.
• Act as liaison between staff and management.

Skills

Contract drafting

Deadline management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years work experience in a position involving independent judgment and initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for drafting account-specific documents; reviewing non-standard document language requests; referring issues to senior staff as required; coordinating and overseeing training of staff; conducting random audits to endure accuracy and consistency; leading day-to-day operations of team; consulting with team and elevating concerns to management; and acting as liaison between staff and management.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 4 years work experience in a position involving independent judgment and initiative.


• 1 year experience and skills in drafting standard or customized contracts or booklet documents with no guidance


• PC experience including Microsoft Office.


• Experience in deadline driven environment and completing tasks on time.


• Judgment and problem resolution skills.


• Verbal and written communication skills to interface with staff from other departments, draft document language and handle issue resolution

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Referral preference given to applicants able to take and meet testing criteria.


• Experience developing corporate project plans.


• Skills in project management

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Pay Transparency Statement

From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.

Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

• health and wellness benefits


• 401(k) savings plan


• pension planpaid time off


• paid parental leave


• disability insurance


• supplemental life insurance


• employee assistance program


• paid holidays


• tuition reimbursement


• plus other incentives

Base Pay Range $63,300.00 - $114,300.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

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For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.

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