Ascension · 13 hours ago
Agent, Contract Design - IT
Chicago, IL
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Engages the specified manager(s) and Resource Group leaders in aligning contract opportunities with the mission and strategies of sites of care
Leads and supports the development of contracting efforts through end-user engagement by collecting attributes for contracted products and services
Utilizes eSourcing tools to develop Request for Information (RFI) or Proposal (RFP) with an aim towards gathering relevant attribute data and other information required to support Strategic Sourcing projects
Discovers and discusses contracting implications, challenges, and other potential details with Sourcing agent counterpart prior to negotiations
Presents findings to team members and collects feedback on the professional and clinicals acceptability, along with overall values. Repeats the process until end-users have agreed upon acceptable suppliers.
Helps measure and monitor cost-reduction opportunities through contract development and modifications in utilization; supports associated work plans
Facilitates communication of clinically or operationally relevant information such as related product recalls/alerts, clinical benefits and educational opportunities, contract announcements and other communication strategies
Supports ongoing contract lifecycle management resolving matters pertaining to performance, commercial terms, payments, etc.
Responsible for facilitating the identification and development of national contracting strategies for Information Technology (“IT”) that support Ascension
Works in close collaboration with Ascension Technologies senior leadership and key stakeholders
Advances the development of technology contracts and pricing agreements through end-user engagement as assigned (user groups/Decision Teams)
Serves as the contract administrator for contracts within assigned contract categories
Acts as the escalation point for supplier issues as they pertain to the contracts by collaborating closely with counterparts in Ascension Technologies, The Resource Group Sourcing, and end-users
Qualification
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Required
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree
3 years of experience required
Preferred
Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
A Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree
0-3 years of professional experience in supporting an IT organization through either a direct technology role or through a supporting role or function that supports an IT organization
Professional working proficiency of Google Workspace applications (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc)
Understanding of IT fundamentals such as Cloud Computing, SaaS platforms, data sharing, solution implementation and integration, IT related deal structures, and software licensing methodologies
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Company
Ascension
Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kramer Schmidt
Vice President, Consumer Product Dates Employed
Alberto Hoyos
Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Director of Thoracic Oncology
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