Contract Specialist I

CommonSpirit Health • Bakersfield, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

As the Contract Specialist I, you will play a crucial administrative role in managing contracts for healthcare providers and facilities. This position involves comprehensive support throughout the contract lifecycle, from preparation to ongoing maintenance. Key responsibilities include meticulously preparing, entering, and maintaining all provider contract information within various systems and hardcopy files, ensuring easy access for Dignity Health MSO staff. A vital part of the role is negotiating contract language and rates with providers. The specialist also serves as a crucial resource, offering expertise on contract interpretation and modification to both internal departments and external organizations. Beyond contract-specific duties, the role involves general office work, such as clerical tasks, drafting correspondence, and organizing meetings, including creating agendas and minutes. The specialist is also responsible for securing one-case agreements with non-contracted providers when needed and ensuring necessary supplies and equipment are available for efficient workflow. Additionally, they provide support to designated management staff and assist with special projects as assigned. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. This position is remote within California , with a preference for the candidate to reside in Central or Southern CA.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience working in a high level administrative support position.
• 1+ years working in a medical group, health plan, hospital or other related healthcare organization.
• High School diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in contracting, provider relations, and claims processing strongly preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, entering, and maintaining provider contract information
• Negotiating contract language and rates with providers
• Offering expertise on contract interpretation and modification
• Performing general office work, such as clerical tasks and drafting correspondence
• Organizing meetings, including creating agendas and minutes
• Securing one-case agreements with non-contracted providers
• Ensuring necessary supplies and equipment are available
• Providing support to designated management staff and assisting with special projects

Benefits

• Dignity Health MSO offers an outstanding Total Rewards package that integrates competitive pay with a state-of-the-art, flexible Health & Welfare benefits package.
• Our cafeteria-style benefit program gives employees the ability to choose the benefits they want from a variety of options, including medical, dental and vision plans, for the employee and their dependents, Health Spending Account (HSA), Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
• We also offer a 401k retirement plan with a generous employer-match.
• Other benefits include Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees