Business Advisor, Physician Contracts

Fraser Health•Surrey, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Advisor provides timely information and support to the Director, Physician Contracts & Hospitalist Services by maximizing value and minimizing risk in the relationships with the physicians through the understanding and knowledge of Ministry of Health, Health Authority and physician contract negotiations processes and systems and providing a link between the operational contract processes and the strategic negotiation processes of the Physician Contracts department.

Requirements

Diploma in Business or related discipline, supplemented with five (5) years' recent related contract management experience in a large complex healthcare environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Ability to review and analyze complex data
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Responsibilities

Provides support to the Director, Physician Contracts through the review and development of processes to ensure that new contract processes are appropriate, meet and comply with department and Ministry of Health requirements.
Advises Fraser Health staff such as Executive Directors, Directors and Clinical Managers on the monetary and service implications of contractual decisions and appropriate action around the application for clinical services, administrative contracts and termination policies; creates reports and performs analysis of contract processes, as directed to identify contract and/or service issues.
Prepares and/or modifies physician contract documentation, in accordance with established policies and procedures utilizing approved templates; arranges for sign off and approval by appropriate FH staff and/or medical leader; documents each contract within a database to ensure accurate tracking of upcoming contract expiry and/or renewals.
Assists with the development of a performance management system including data collection, processes, validation and management to ensure information is current and available for review and analysis; utilizes information to provide administrative and data support to the Director, Physician Contracts or designate to assist contract renewal and/or new contract negotiations.
Assists with the development of training materials and policies such as change of service provider, subcontracting and other related issues of contractual compliance or intended contractual change.
Works with Medical Affairs to facilitate a constructive working relationship with Physician Contracts regarding contract negotiations and other related processes including strategic issues.