Contract Specialist

Michigan

24 days ago

Job Description

Contract Specialist

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/Sunrise PACE is accepting applications for a highly motivated Contract Specialist. Choose a challenging and rewarding career where you can enjoy a deep sense of personal satisfaction by making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others. We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well-being, and independence of people as they age.

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) helps older adults (55+) with complex care needs avoid nursing homes and instead receive the care and services necessary to help them be safe, comfortable, and health while living in their own community. Sunrise PACE and this position is located in Fort Gratiot, MI (St. Clair County).

Purpose of the position

The Contracts Specialist is responsible for securing and maintaining contractual agreements with vendors for various services and supplies. They engage vendors in the negotiation of contract terms. The Contracts Specialist is well-versed in the regulatory standards that govern the program’s relationship with vendors. They hold contracted vendors to program and regulatory standards through periodic vendor performance evaluations, and corrective action as applicable. They also monitor industry trends related to service and supply costs to ensure the program is incurring fair costs.

Requirements for this position

High school diploma required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration preferred.
High level administrative support experience, preferably in healthcare administration, contract administration, or related field required
Minimum 2 years’ contract drafting and negotiation experience preferred
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid covered services and Managed Care contracting preferred.
Demonstrated ability to assess contract budget accuracy and perform occasional financial analysis
Strong work ethic, including ownership of projects assigned to ensure timely completion
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to independently perform administrative assignments with a high degree of accuracy and under minimal supervision
Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated customer service skills

Why join our Team?

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Premiums 100% Employer Paid)
Health Savings Account (Company Contributing)
Competitive 401K Retirement Plan with Generous Company Match
Short Term/Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Life Insurance (Company Paid)
Exceptional Work Environment where all team members are valued

OSHA CATEGORY: This position in the regular course of business would not encounter any tasks or situations involving exposure to bodily fluids.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The duties of this position are consistent with those of a regular office work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Region VII Area Agency on Aging is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Michigan
Website	https://region7aaa.org/careers/

Skills

Administrative Skillsunmatched
Aged Careunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contract Analysisunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Healthcare Administrationunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Managed Careunmatched
Medicaidunmatched
Medicareunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Nursing Homeunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Public Administrationunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vision Planunmatched

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