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Prime Healthcare · 3 hours ago

Contract Specialist

Ontario, CA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$22/hr - $31.86/hr

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California, seeking to expand its corporate team. The Contract Specialist will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

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Responsibilities

Prepares various types of contracts, including IFBs (Inquiries for Bids), RFQs (Requests for Quotations), RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and other contractual agreements

Negotiates terms, conditions, and pricing with vendors, suppliers, and other parties

Ensures contracts are clear, accurate, and compliant with relevant regulations and policies

Monitors contract performance, including deliverables, timelines, and compliance with contractual obligations

Manages contract amendments, extensions, and terminations

Maintains accurate records of contracts and related documentation

Identifies potential risks associated with contracts

Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies

May be involved in contract claims and disputes

Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards

May work with legal counsel on complex legal issues related to contracts

Keeps up to date with changes in laws and regulations that impact contracts

Works with internal teams, such as procurement, legal, and project management, to ensure contract needs are met

Builds and maintains relationships with vendors and other external parties

Provides contract support and training to staff

Qualification

Contract managementContract law knowledgeNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsManaged care contractingInterpersonal skillsCPCM certificationCFCM certificationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

High School Graduate or GED

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business, law, finance, or management, with experience in contract management

Strong understanding of contract law, regulations, and industry standards

Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and strong interpersonal skills

Experience in managed care contracting, provider re-imbursement, fee-scheduling, prior experience in Healthplan and healthcare

Preferred

Associate's degree from an accredited institution

Certifications like Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) can be beneficial

Benefits

Paid time off

A 401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Many more voluntary benefit options

Company

Prime Healthcare

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About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually.

Founded in 2001