Contract Analyst

The University of Kansas Health System

23h•Remote

About The Position

The Contract Analyst independently manages the healthcare contracting process from start to finish, including analyzing and negotiating contract terms and conditions and drafting contracts as needed. The role manages health care business agreements across areas such as IT, services, equipment, and product purchases. It ensures contracts include appropriate provisions and comply with Hospital policy, accreditation standards, and federal and state healthcare program regulations. The position works with leaders and internal clients across the organization, handles tight deadlines, and seeks creative solutions to resolve conflicts with external parties. The successful candidate is effective both as an individual contributor and as a team player.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Five or more years of contracting experience, including drafting contracts.
Demonstrated skill in contract negotiations and drafting contracts.
Excellent team collaboration, as evaluated by the department director.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration in business or a related field.
Less than one year of paralegal or attorney experience.
Less than one year of experience in a healthcare environment and/or drafting healthcare-related contracts.

Responsibilities

Analyze and negotiate terms and conditions for contracts including purchasing, capital acquisition, maintenance, clinical affiliations, patient transfer, and professional services.
Manage the contract life cycle from initial review through expiration or termination, protecting the organization's interests.
Ensure contracts use appropriate provisions and comply with Hospital policy, accreditation standards, and federal and state healthcare program regulations, using standard Hospital templates and negotiating vendor-provided agreements.
Review and negotiate contracts presented by internal clients in a timely manner.
Meet or exceed departmental contract-review turnaround goals while providing high-quality service to internal clients.
Communicate with internal management and staff about requested contractual arrangements, business terms, and information needed for healthcare business operations.
Maintain and expand knowledge of healthcare contracting issues through self-directed and company-sponsored training.
Collaborate with colleagues and serve as a subject matter expert for internal clients, explaining contractual terms and corporate contracting policy clearly.
Initiate and manage special department projects to improve the scope and quality of contracting services.
Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Perform other duties as assigned.