Contract Specialist ( Remote Eligible)

Contract Specialist Your location: This position is US-Remote Eligible. Currently, Kootenai Health employees cannot be located in: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C., West Virginia, or Wyoming. This list is continuously evolving and may be updated. Position Summary The Contract Specialist participates in all aspects of the contract management of Kootenai Health contracts, including the review, negotiation, drafting, editing and maintenance of contractual agreements. This position supports other service-line contract workflows as assigned. Responsibilities • Serves as the primary liaison with executives, finance, legal, recruitment, and clinic operations directors regarding contract issues • Serves as a key collaborative partner in the contract workflow and amendment processes • Supports service-line contract workflows as needed or assigned • Supports decision-making by encompassing legal, operational and financial considerations to streamline and create efficiencies in contracting, recruiting, provider relations and finance planning activities • Prepares, examines, negotiates and revises general contract workflows as assigned • Responsible for maintaining and updating the electronic contract management system including generating, monitoring, and storing vendor, provider and consultant contracts • Reviews and provides guidance regarding submitted documents and correspondence for completeness and compliance with federal or state regulations and organizational policy • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function • Performs other related duties as assigned • Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned Requirements and Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in related field or 4 years' equivalent experience in related field required • Minimum 2 years' paralegal or contract experience required • Paralegal certification preferred • Prior comparable experience in a legal or healthcare setting • Demonstrable proficiency in MS Office applications • Experience operating contract management software Working Conditions • Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs • Must be able to maintain a sitting position • Typical equipment used in an office setting • Repetitive movements About Kootenai Health Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider. As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: • Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. • Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it • Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. • Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials • An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching • Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more • Employee referral program that pays you for helping great people join the team • And much more Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you! Apply today! Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Apply tot his job