Contract Specialist

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contract Specialist provides a broad range of contracting and related services for Emplify Health. The role manages the preparation, compliance, development, review, maintenance, and changes of agreements referred to the Contract Services department. It collects and analyzes internal information to support administrative follow-up on contract performance, operations, and delivery. The specialist participates in negotiations to close business and manages exposure to risks in contract documents as requested by the next-level leader.

This position is in the Contract Services department, reports to the Manager, Contracts, and is hybrid, with two on-site days per week in La Crosse. Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal studies, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a health-related field.
• Two to four years of experience in managed care, business, legal studies, health, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in a contract management environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and analyze contracts to assess financial and administrative impact and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Review, negotiate, and implement contracts, including participating in audits, reporting, and cross-departmental problem-solving.
• Lead and train team members in contract data-entry processes.
• Collaborate with Information Systems to develop reports and workflows.
• Monitor contract performance using software tools and internal feedback to ensure service quality.
• Support senior leadership in creating and maintaining service contracts for Emplify Health.
• Manage contract renewals and resolve issues to ensure agreements are timely, compliant, and effective.
• Streamline contracting processes and facilitate communication across departments to ensure proper implementation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and pet insurance.
• Generous retirement contributions.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Ample paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Zen Room with massage chairs.
• Corporate gym, yoga classes, and local gym discounts.
• Tuition Invest Program, internal courses, and Career Development Center.
• Dedicated diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and celebration programs.
• 18% Verizon data plan discount.
• 20% off Gundersen services not covered by insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level