Manager, Contract Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Prepare, draft, and monitor new agreements, renewals, and amendments.

• Review and assess contracts to pinpoint potential risks and liabilities.

• Identify and utilize appropriate contract templates and supplier agreements.

• Document the tracking of contract reviews within the contract management database.

• Collaborate with the Contracts Manager regarding changes that exceed standard pre-approved modifications.

• Ensure contracts include all necessary attachments and supporting documents.

• Guarantee that contracts align with system guides and contract policies.

• Fully leverage contract database software.

• Act as a resource for other departments.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Legal Services and Supply Chain Sourcing Managers.

• Provide excellent internal and external customer service, ensuring timely communication via in-person interactions, email, and phone.

• Attend meetings as requested.

• Uphold professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

• Escalate and resolve issues as necessary.

• Monitor changes in healthcare and other relevant laws and regulations.

• Research and summarize issues utilizing federal and state resources, PHS policies and procedures, bylaws, Joint Commission and other accreditation standards, and applicable authorities.

• Draft and negotiate complex contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, Professional Services Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, and Educational Affiliation Agreements.

• Interpret contract terms and conditions, including fiscal and legal implications, and provide management with advice.

• Serve as a consultant and liaison with both internal and external customers on contractual matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, business, or healthcare administration is required.

• A Paralegal Certificate is preferred.

• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in drafting and negotiating complex legal contracts is required.

• Ability to produce and deliver high-quality legal contracts in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• Effective time management skills are required.

• Analytical skills are necessary.

• Strong interpersonal skills are required.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint is required.

• Advanced knowledge of Meditract or similar document management software is required.

• Proven ability to multitask.

• Must demonstrate resilience when confronted with multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Group term life insurance.

• Optional voluntary benefits.

• Employee Wellness rewards program.

• Gift cards through wellness activities.

• Wellness challenges.

• Wellness webinars.

• Preventive screenings.