SLPG Contracts Administrator, Provider Services & Contracting

St. Luke's University Health Network•Allentown, PA

45d

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The SLPG Contracts Administrator provides professional-level contracts administration management services within St. Luke’s Physician Group. Major tasks include, but are not limited to, reviewing and drafting contractual agreements and related documents such as: (i) physician and advanced practice employment agreements, amendments, and memoranda; (ii) asset purchase agreements; (iii) service agreements; (iv) lease agreements; (v) other provider-related contracted service agreements; and, related human resources or employment documents. In addition to the services listed above, alongside both the Manager of Provider Services and Contracting and a fellow SLPG Contracts Administrator, the Contracts Administrator is expected to manage a process related to contract tracking, coordination and administration. This process includes, but is not limited to, interacting with internal and external customers at all organizational levels (e.g., Practice Administrators, Directors, Vice Presidents, etc.), representing SLPG at internal and external meetings, and preparing correspondence, as requested. Moreover, the SLPG Contracts Administrator will be expected to assist with filing both hardcopy and electronic copies of contract-related materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Writing, Liberal Arts, or related field of study preferred.
Associate degree (or higher) in Paralegal Studies or Certificate in Paralegal Studies will also be considered.
3-5 years of full-time contract management/administration experience, preferably in a law firm, health care, pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.
3-5 years of full-time transactional drafting experience required.
Tact, courtesy, initiative, sound judgment and the ability to guide contracting services processes.
Effective communication via writing, telephone, and in person.
Possesses effective Math and English composition skills.
Ability to independently multi-task, delegate as necessary and demonstrate flexibility in switching tasks.
Proficient in the use of personal computers and applicable business software applications.

Responsibilities

Reviews terms and conditions of employment with operations and recruitment teams in order to draft provider employment agreements, amendments, and memoranda, and other contracts related to provider services.
Utilizes and updates approved templates to efficiently prepare initial drafts of agreements, amendments, memoranda, and correspondence for providers.
Manages a process related to contract tracking, coordination and administration, as well as oversight and management of contract signatures and routing to signatories; distributes, returns and maintains finalized contracts.
Under the supervision of the Manager, Provider Services and Contracting, serves as an administrator of the Network provider contract database including updating and maintaining contract profiles.
Coordinates with fellow Contracts Administrator, the Manager, Provider Services and Contracting, the Vice President, Provider Services and Contracting, and other internal constituents the review and editing of contracts, as needed.
Alongside a fellow Administrator, and under the supervision of the Manager, Provider Services and Contracting, serves as a backup report approver or submitter of the SLPG Continuing Medical Education Program for providers through SAP Concur.
Coordinates integration of new staff and transition of varying duties.
Implements and/or revises processes to improve department functionality related to provider contracting.
Demonstrates responsibilities in ensuring department goals are met on all levels including accuracy, timeliness and fiscal responsibility
Demonstrates responsibilities in meeting organizational and personal standards.
Demonstrates ability to multitask effectively in performing varied responsibilities required.
Demonstrates professional interaction with all staff on all Network levels.
Represents department at multi-disciplinary, interdepartmental meetings to identify issues and resolutions and/or areas for improvement.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Customer/Service Improvement, Operational system/Process, and Safety.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handles within the Network/Entity, as well as the proper release of information.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
Complies with departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
Other duties as assigned.