What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Coordinator (On-Site in Lafayette, LA) position at LHC Group?
Summary
The Contracts Coordinator provides administrative support for the legal team, as well as provides assistance and support with all aspects of the contracting process.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and research the gathering of information from various departments in connection with the preparation of contracts and other legal documents. (phone numbers, personnel to contact, Guidelines/regulations, policies, etc.).
- Continuous tracking of all contracts, with particular emphasis on expirations and renewals, and keep internal clients and others informed of the contract status and related issues, as appropriate.
- Maintain both pending and completed contracts in an organized and accessible system.
- Ensure that all contracts are signed, countersigned and uploaded to the contracts database in a timely manner.
- Preparation of contract termination documents and follow through with contract closeout and archiving process in software, electronic and physical files.
- Provide training on the contracts process to internal clients.
- Contract software data entry.
- Provide clerical assistance to the legal team, including copying, scanning, filing, data entry, ordering supplies and other clerical tasks as required. Prioritize and manage assignments quickly, accurately and efficiently.
- Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, classes and conference calls, to include: sending meeting invitations/correspondence to participants, preparing class materials and ensuring necessary technology is ready.
- Manage special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Uphold strict confidentiality at all times regarding all legal department matters, including but not limited to pending and completed negotiations.
Education and Experience
- Ability to prioritize with multiple competing priorities and tasks required.
- Capacity to handle documents and various information which are very confidential and sensitive in nature required.
- Thorough knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation required.
- Ability to compose clear and concise correspondence independently or from oral and/or written instructions required.
- Understanding of home healthcare and hospital environments and basic healthcare law (HIPAA, Stark Law, etc.) preferred.
- Organizational and administrative project management experience required.
- Document management experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of medical and legal terminology preferred.
- Ability to work independently of direct instruction and preform required duties required.
- Strong attention to detail and a team player required.
- Excellent computer skills with common office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Familiarity of the Health System’s contract management software required.
Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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