Job Information
Rochester Regional Health Contract Manager in Rochester, New York
Description
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
- Pension Plan
- Retirement Plan
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Benefits Effective Date of Hire
- Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
SUMMARY
Responsible for ensuring consistent management of contracts including but not limited to process, standards, negotiations, and document management. The contract manager's role in the contract development process requires close collaboration with various departments, including clinical operations, project management, account management, business operations and finance.
ATTRIBUTES
- Proficiency in utilizing and interpreting financial models and analyses.
- Experience in applying organizational standards when developing requests for proposals, negotiating terms and drafting contracts.
- Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions.
- Strong verbal and written skills and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow.
- Excellent negotiating and persuasive skills, both in one-on one and group situations.
- Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare management or related field. Advanced degree preferred
- Prior work experience in a contract management role, such as purchasing or contracting preferred
CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT: Oversee organizational contract development and management activities, and enforce organizational principles of integrity and compliance. Ensure that contracts and proposals are properly entered into organizational databases and securely maintained. Develop standards for contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, general language and provisions. Redline agreements and negotiate key points to organizational standards on behalf of stakeholder. Well versed in a variety of contractual agreements to include but not limited to: IT Licensing, Hardware, Software, Maintenance; Equipment Acquisitions; MRO Services; Contracted Services; Consulting; Outsourced Services; Supplies; and Time and Material Agreements. Perform appropriate clinical, administrative and operational research to support proposal and contract development. Conduct contract strategy meetings to identify issues and client requirements, facilitate pricing discussions, and obtain senior management input on timelines and deliverables.
STRATEGY & PERFORMANCE: Draft contractual provisions based on strategy discussions, senior management input, and organizational needs and expectations. Assure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and attachments. Interface with insurance companies regarding adequacy of coverage and purchasing needs. Serve as primary organizational contact during contract negotiations. Engage relevant stakeholders in negotiation decisions involving legal or regulatory requirements, contract standards and cost targets. Develop and execute negotiation strategies that minimize potential losses and benefit the healthcare organization's financial performance. Maintain deadlines on deliverables and communicate on an ongoing basis with business partners and internal clients about contractual issues. Review contractual performance of both parties to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE: $60,000.00 - $84,500.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Minimum Salary: 60000.00 Maximum Salary: 84500.00 Salary Unit: Yearly