Contract Analyst

Job Summary: The Contract Analyst supports Hays Medical Center, Inc.’s Chief Legal Officer and Staff Attorney in reviewing, organizing, and managing contracts and related documentation that are critical to daily operations for Hays Medical Center, Inc. (“HaysMed”), Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Inc. (“PVCH”), and Gove County Medical Center (“GCMC”).  This position will also maintain HaysMed’s contract management software.

Essential Functions: The following is a list of primary tasks, duties, and standards for this position; however, additional duties and/or assignments may be given.

As requested by legal counsel, the Contract Analyst shall:

• Assist in drafting and preparing basic agreements using established templates
• Assist in drafting contract termination letters
• Review contracts and identify key terms, obligations, and potential issues for attorney review
• Work closely with contract management software
• Track and manage contract workflows, deadlines, and renewals
• Maintain organized records within the contract management system
• Assist in promoting the efficiency of the legal department by preparing contract templates, forms, outlines, instructional materials, and other tools and resources
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to gather information and move projects forward
• Support ongoing development and improvement of legal and contract processes
• Assist with legal matters and compliance investigations
• Assist with other projects as requested

Job Requirements

Required: 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized across multiple projects
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of new responsibilities
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Ability to think critically and ask thoughtful questions
• Proficiency with standard business software (Microsoft Office or similar tools)
• College degree required or 5 years of relevant experience
• Legal or healthcare experience is not required

Preferred:

• 2-4 years of legal or healthcare experience

Infection Control: Initial and Ongoing training in dealing with infection control. Trainings could include, but is not limited to, blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids and bio-hazardous materials as it applies to your daily work environment.

Patient Interaction: No Contact

HIPAA: This position will have access to the following Protected Health Information in order to carry out the duties related to their position at Hays Medical Center based on the following criteria:

Primary – required (routine) to do the job;
Secondary – required for the job, but mostly be exception; and
None – no approved access

Description of Information
None:
Patient Demographic Information (information used to identify a person): Name, Date of Birth, Address, Race, Marital Status, Religion

Clinical Information (information that describes a patient’s health status): Diagnosis, Reports/Medical Notes, Test Results, Problem List, Procedures, History and Physical

Coding Information (clinical information that is in (alpha) numeric format): ICD-9 Codes, Rev Codes, CPT Codes

Financial Information/Insurance (information related to insurance, billing and payment): Billing Information, Payer Name, Payer ID, Account Balances, Plan Elements Covered, Payment Information, Payment Rates