Contract Administrator

Open Door Community Health Centers

4d•Remote

About The Position

ODCHC’s Contract Administrator handles the end-to-end contract workflow. They help draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts, making sure contracts meet business objectives and legal standards. Their job is to reduce risk and increase the potential benefits in every contract to ODCHC. The position oversees the end-to-end contract lifecycle from creation through execution and renewal; ensures state and federal regulatory requirements are met, while communicating to internal stakeholders the changes necessary for contracts to be considered compliant. The Contract Administrator conducts research on labor law and other legal issues relevant to Open Door’s operations; and the position significantly supports ODCHC’s claims management program.

Requirements

A degree in paralegal, business, law, health care administration or equivalent experience.
Five (5) years’ experience in paralegal, healthcare contracting, legal administration, or other comparable experience providing the skills necessary for the position.
One (3) years’ experience reviewing and interpreting laws and regulations.
Ability to review and analyze complex documents, and regulatory requirements to identify potential issues/areas of non-compliance and spot any impacts to business-critical operations.
Ability to handle sensitive information with an elevated level of discretion and confidentiality.
Proficient use of contract and policy management software applications such as DocuSign and PolicyTech.
Advanced knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to federal and state labor and civil rights laws, and healthcare operations (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, Health Plans, etc).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in provider contracting, insurance, or a related field would be a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft memoranda of understanding, contracts, and other legal documents and ensure that such contractual relationships fulfill provisions of the Section 330 Grant and HRSA’s Health Center Program requirements.
Handle a wide variety of contracts across different departments and business functions.
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and tracking contracts; ensuring legal and compliance requirements are met.
Lead all contract-related processes and ensure each contract progresses smoothly through its lifecycle
Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and sales to ensure contract terms align with company objectives.
Work closely with managers to ensure contract terms support project timelines and goals.
Act as the central point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders across legal, human resources, procurement, finance, and clinical teams.
Clearly communicate complex contract terms, risks, and updates to both legal and non-legal audiences.
Review contracts with a critical eye—identifying risks, inconsistencies, or vague language that could lead to exposure.
Detect loopholes or hidden obligations that may not be obvious at first glance.
Break down complex contract clauses into actionable insights for decision-makers.
Work conscientiously as part of ODCHC’s claims management team to limit ODCHC’s exposure to legal liability.
Provide general support to ODCHC’s claims management program.
Work with the Compliance and Risk Management team to assure timely response to requests for information, tenders, responses to interrogatories and other claims‐related inquiries.
Under the supervision of the Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, review claims, suits, subpoenas to appear, deposition notices, and professional licensing board complaints.
Support team members with the drafting of declarations, narratives, and other related documents.
Conduct work with utmost integrity, confidentiality, and responsibility.
Maintain current knowledge of regular changes in healthcare legislations around FQHCs.
Responsible for administration of alternative workweek, including compliance and ongoing management.
Serves as liaison between HR leadership and employment attorneys, providing necessary support and coordination.
Manages Visa and immigration process with leadership and external counsel.
Manages employee file requests, conducting legal review prior to submission.
Coordinates with external legal on various HR-related legal matters, including but limited to housing leases, labor law compliance, and immigration issues.