Legal Contracting Specialist | Hybrid NYC

at  Healthfirst

This is a HYBRID position with expectation to report to our NY office approximately 1-2 times per week.
Office Location: 100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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In-depth knowledge of contract agreements.
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Excellent oral & communication skills.
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Must have professional writing skills to include the following: emails, letters, policies, and job aids.
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Ability to take initiative and follow through with work process from beginning to end.
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Team player who is organized and detail oriented.
Preferred Qualifications;
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Administrative experience working for a health insurance plan, hospital, provider practice, managed care company, or related health care organization is strongly preferred.
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Prior experience with contract management systems (ICertis).

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Responsible for initial drafting, reviewing and revisions of Provider, Management, and Vendor contracts and amendments, and ensures adherence to applicable company requirements, policies and procedures.
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Track new and existing health care provider and management agreements that require regulatory approval.
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Draft, review, and track Provider contract termination notices.
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Develop and implement contract review process efficiencies.
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Serve as departmental point person for, the implementation of, contract management tool.
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Provide guidance and assistance to resolve operational problems as they pertain to the contracting process as well as provider and vendor contracts.
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Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with internal departments as well as vendors to ensure adherence to applicable company requirements, policies and procedures related to contracting.
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Liaison with key business unit stakeholders and Legal to ensure communication and reporting of issues.
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Assist with internal training programs relating to contracting.
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Provide administrative and project management support to special projects across the department.
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Create issue logs and tracking spreadsheets.
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Obtain and process certificates of insurance with broker, as needed.