Contract Specialist System Contracting - Legal Services Job at CHRISTUS Health (Irving)

Job Description

Independently and in coordination with paralegals and attorneys, receives, processes, and tracks requests for contracts with physicians and other contractors/vendors, gathers and uploads supporting documentation for compliance purposes, and implements renewals and modifications to, and termination of, existing contracts. Generates regular and special reports on the status of pending and current contracts and responds to requests from contract owners and stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
As requested and within training and capabilities, independently review and complete various contracts relevant to business operations and transactions, including but not limited to certain medical director contracts, business associates agreements, non-disclosure agreements, professional service agreements, technology agreements, and vendor contracts
Update, develop, and maintain System standards for contract processing, with appropriate variations by contract type
Collegially and respectfully interact and coordinate with team members, contract owners, business stakeholders, lawyers, paralegals, and others in the Legal Department
Suggest revisions for common hospital, physician, and other health care-related contract templates
Participate in regular training and professional development activities as requested to enhance job performance and efficiency of the contracting process
Follow up with contract owners to understand the desired final product
Contact business personnel for supportive documents applicable to the proposed or signed contract and upload them to the contract management system
As applicable, coordinate with assigned attorneys on Fair Market Value consultations when necessary and requested
As relevant and within capabilities, directly interact with contracting parties and/or reach out for necessary information to complete the arrangement
After training, manage the intake, reviewing, processing, and tracking of technology-based contracts, ensuring compliance with System standards
As necessary, diligently utilize technology contract tracker to assist technology counsel through a contract's approval lifecycle, with an emphasis on priority-driven initiatives
Maintain and apply contract management standards and System policies when coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to initiate, review, and finalize legal documents related to healthcare technology
Work cooperatively with business leaders to ensure contracts are executed in a timely manner, including the use of electronic signature systems
Ensure executed contracts and supporting documentation are uploaded and maintained in the contract management system
Facilitate post-execution contract management such as contract amendment and renewal processes
After training, facilitate other stakeholders' compliance with policies, procedures, and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the System, and other regulatory agencies, including the distinction between referral and non-referral source contracts
Protect the confidentiality of proprietary information and of information subject to the attorney-client and work product privileges and exemptions
Use excellent customer service skills, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all System and local business units
Act as liaison for the Legal Department with internal and external stakeholders to the arrangement
Work on assignments independently, respectfully, and collaboratively in a team environment
Operate and meet deadlines in a complex, dynamic, high-pressure environment
Must have excellent analytical, organizational, customer service, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize work and pay attention to detail
Builds relationships with key stakeholders, clearly articulates all aspects of projects, understands stakeholders' needs and meets them within policy guidelines

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Bachelor's Degree preferred
3 years of contracting experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare system, or with some healthcare technology-based contracts, or other translatable experience required
Extensive experience processing and tracking contracts through an electronic contract management system, with some experience collaborating with parties to contracts and drafting contract terms required
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe applications required
A proven track record of successfully owning, managing, and delivering multiple, concurrent projects, activities, and tasks on time and within scope is required
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