Supports the vendor, provider and intercompany contracting process of VNS Health Plans. Works under general supervision.

$23.17 - $28.96 Hourly

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do

• Updates and maintains the Vendor Management (VM) Contract Database to ensure contractual records are organized and up to date. Reviews and extracts data from contracts and populates information into database and ensures all information is updated appropriately.
• Generates periodic reports of expiring contracts using the VM Contract Database. Notifies VNS health Plan leaders about approaching contract expiration dates and provides guidance for internal renewal request procedure.
• Addresses questions raised by VNS Health Plans leaders regarding the completion of contractual documentation and follows up on outstanding items, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the Contracts Manager in updating the contracting process user guide and other procedural documents and/or forms.
• Collaborates with the Contracts Manager with preparation of training materials on contracting processes and best practices. May assist the Manager in the delivery of training to VNS Health Plans leaders.
• Drafts agreements, including but not limited to Non-disclosure Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements and amendments thereof using VNS Health Plans templates, with guidance from management.
• Reviews contract terms and conditions and drafts reports to address business and legal questions pertaining to VNS Health Plans contracts, with guidance from Contracts management.
• Responds to internal and external audit requests pertaining to VNS Health Plans contracts.
• Supports VM sourcing activities for contract database enhancements, including but not limited to performance of market research, participation in vendor demonstrations and evaluation.
• Acts as liaison between VNS Health Plans business owners and Legal; monitors movement of contract and responds to questions from both groups.
• Submits executed contract to VNS Health Plans business owner/outside vendor; stores copy and enters information to VM SharePoint for recordkeeping purposes.
• Participates in weekly touchpoint call with outside counsel to discuss new and existing contract requests assigned to outside counsel.
• Participates in weekly touchpoint meeting with internal legal counsel to discuss new and existing contracts requests and any other outstanding items.
• Reviews and logs new contract requests in Legal Tracker; works with VNS Health Plans business owners to refine request details as needed; provides business owners with Legal Tracker ID and guidance for checking status in Legal Tracker.
• Updates Legal Tracker to reflect current status and maintain detailed process notes; uploads current version to VM SharePoint daily
• Prepares detailed report of new contract requests and signature items; submits report to VNS Health Plans Finance for budget review and VNS Health Plans Line of Business leaders for approval.
• Serves as VM SharePoint site administrator. Grants users access to VM Contract Database, Legal Tracker, and required VM forms as directed. Uploads revised Legal Request Form, Legal templates, and VNS Health Plans Legal Tracking Process to SharePoint.
• Assists with drafting VNS Health Plans provider contracts when needed.
• Collaborates with Contract Manager to construct a new contract management solution to support new and current VNS Health Plans contracts.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, health administration, public policy, or a related discipline Required

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year business support/administrative experience Required and
• with contract administration experience Preferred
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills Required
• Attention to detail Required
• Proficiency working with databases, as well as with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint Required
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Required