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Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position: Contract Specialist Department: Contract Services Reports to: Manager, Contracts Location: Hybrid with 2 days on-site per week. On-site location is La Crosse. Position Summary: The Contract Specialist is responsible for providing a broad range of contracting and related services for Emplify Health. This position is responsible for managing the preparation, compliance, development, review, maintenance and changes of contractual arrangements, to include all agreements referred to the department. Collects internal data and information to analyze, evaluate and facilitate administrative follow-up to the performance, operational, and delivery aspects of contracts. Participates in the negotiation process to close business, while managing exposure to risks inherent with all contract documents as requested by next-level leader. Major Responsibilities: Coordinate and analyze contracts to assess financial and administrative impact, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Review, negotiate, and implement contracts, including audit participation, reporting, and cross-departmental problem-solving. Lead and train team members in contract data entry processes; collaborate with IS to develop reports and workflows. Monitor contract performance using software tools and internal feedback to ensure service quality. Support senior leadership in creating and maintaining service contracts for Gundersen Health System. Manage contract renewals and resolve issues, ensuring timely, compliant, and effective agreements. Streamline contracting processes and facilitate communication across departments to ensure proper implementation. Education and Learning: Required: Bachelor's degree in Business or Legal or Finance or Healthcare Administration or a health related field Work Experience: Required: 2-4 years experience in managed care, business, legal studies, health or related field Desired: 6 months experience in a contract management environment. Why Emplify Health? We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth: Comprehensive medical, dental, and pet insurance plus generous retirement contributions Work-life balance with 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, ample PTO, and paid holidays Wellness perks including a Zen Room with massage chairs, corporate gym, yoga classes, and local gym discounts Professional development through our Tuition Invest Program, internal courses, and Career Development Center A diverse, inclusive culture with dedicated DEI initiatives and celebration programs Additional perks like an 18% Verizon data plan discount and 20% off Gundersen services not covered by insurance. Apply today to join a team committed to excellence in contract management and operational efficiency. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.
