Contract Specialist

Primary City/State: Virtual - Arizona Category: Contract Management Shift: Day Department: Provider Contracting Hybrid position - must reside in the greater Phoenix / Scottsdale metro area. Role is remote with quarterly in person meetings. Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY The Contract Specialist will coordinate various legal documents across the department. Prepare responses to interrogatories and other requests from internal and external stakeholders. Draft, review, edit and track various provider contracts. Assist with due diligence, contract maintenance and special projects. Assist in maintaining and organizing contract records, maintaining database for reports and renewals. Foster trust and communication between the Department and various other departments throughout the organization. Duties include assisting with contract development, administration, tracking and analysis, as well as communication, maintenance and monitoring of contract compliance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manage, in close collaboration with the appropriate Internal stakeholders, the contract writing process from the initiation to the completion of the process, including but not limited to termination letters and related correspondence, contract writing and review as assigned, handling of all documents, including the final execution and uploading into the contract management system, and, if required, contract rate sheet development, finalization and issuance. Work with subject matter experts to transform complex operational and regulatory language into legal contracts that are easy to read, easy to understand and easy to follow. Input and maintain contract data for new and existing contracts. Responsible for input into contract management system. Pivot from one project to another, balancing multiple projects against competing timelines. Provide feedback, based on trends, for contract language and rate improvement. Draft, review, proofread, format, revise, and disseminate a wide range legal documents, agreements, correspondence and memorandums. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, synthesizing feedback throughout the life of a project to ensure final product is aligned with expectations. Act as a resource for other departments in problem solving and providing contracting and reimbursement information. Maintain excellent working relationship with both internal and external partners. Work collaboratively in a dynamic contracting environment. Assist with the development and maintenance of information that supports the Contracting Department SharePoint sites. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Associates or 2 years' work-related experience Required Bachelors or 4 years' work-related experience Preferred EXPERIENCE 2 years related experience in health care, preferably working with physicians in a hospital or physician group Required 5 years related experience in health care, i.e. facility and/or physician. Preferred LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS Paralegal Certificate We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through: • Nine acute-care hospitals • Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers • More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career. 🔗 Helpful links 💼 Benefits 🖥️ Career site 🤝 Culture 📄 Hiring Process 🏥 Locations 🖥️ HonorHealth.com Join our talent community here! Stay connected with HonorHealth careers: • Get updates on hiring events • Be the first to know about new roles • Connect with our recruiters IMPORTANT: HonorHealth is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience for candidates interested in our job opportunities. We also care about the online safety of our job seekers. 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