• Contract Administrator (Full Time, 40, Day)

    Queen's Health System (Honolulu, HI)


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Administers and coordinates functions and activities related to service, consultant, independent contractor, provider, and physician contracts for all entities of QHS based on area of assignment.

    • Negotiates terms and conditions for contracts that deviate from organizational standards.

    • Serves as a liaison to ensure the contracting lifecycle is managed in an appropriate and timely manner.

    II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Essential: finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, and speaking.

    • Continuous: sitting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

    • Frequent: walking.

    • Occasional: standing, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight of 1 pound up to 5 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, frequent gripping of an object.

    • Operates computer, calculator, telephone, fax, and printer.

    III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

    • Exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious agents is an occupational risk; therefore, standard safety regulations must be maintained to avoid contamination.

    IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

    • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law or related field; five (5) years progressively responsible experience in legal support or contract administration, preferably in healthcare may substitute for educational requirement.

    B. EXPERIENCE:

    • In addition to education requirement, three (3) years of experience in contract coordination and administration, including drafting, reviewing, and/or negotiating contracts, preferably in healthcare, or the equivalent thereof.

    • Experience to demonstrate the following:

    o Knowledge of fundamental financial and accounting principles.

    o Knowledge of fundamental contract negotiations.

    o Basic knowledge of health care delivery systems and physician contracting.

    o Prior experience demonstrating ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations.

    o Ability to work independently and effectively with internal and external personnel at various levels, including executive leadership.

    o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    • Juris doctorate may be substituted for education and experience requirements.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet