Contract Mgmt. Analyst - PCHP

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Parkland Community Health Plan's (PCHP's) Contract Analyst is responsible for contract support and administration while following established PCHP and Parkland policies and procedures.

Minimum Specifications

Education: - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Experience: - Must have three (3) years of contracting, legal, or data analysis experience.

- Prefer experience in healthcare.

- Prefer contract administration experience.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience: - May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.

Skills or Special Abilities: - Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database management software packages.

- Ability to read and understand contracts as they relate to contract administration.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Aptitude to take initiative with a strong personal accountability.

- Resourceful in solving problems and maximizing resources.

- Must understand departmental budgets and spending, in order to support good stewardship.

- Ability to work effectively with others.

- Detail oriented.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Proficiency with Infor, Jaggaer, or other contract management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities:1. Develops and maintains a database of all current and expired contracts and agreements involving PCHP to ensure compliance with Parkland policies and procedures. Adds new contracts appropriately to the database and removes expired contracts to ensure information is up to date.

2. Initiates renewal and amendment process of contracts and agreements.

3. Maintain working knowledge of all pertinent contract terms and provides recommendations for potential contractual modifications.

4. Collaborates with Contracts Manager and various PCHP teams regularly to review compliance with contractual metrics.

5. Facilitates final contract approval and execution process.

6. Manages invoice receipt and payments and monitors the PCHP Finance email account.

7. Performs regular spend and invoice analysis of complex contracts to mitigate payment discrepancies.

8. Acts as a liaison between Supply Chain, Legal Affairs, Accounting staff, PCHP stakeholders, and vendors to ensure contracts are administered in an accurate and timely manner.

9. Performs other ad hoc contract duties as directed.

Job Accountabilities:1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of PCHP.

2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and customer requirements. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.