Manager Contract Administration

Location Address: Remote Office Santa Fe, NM 87501 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $65,520.00 Maximum Offer $111,612.80 Now Hiring: Manager Contract Administration Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: Yes Job is based: Remote Workers New Mexico Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Contracts Administrator assists Presbyterian Healthcare Services control costs, drive service excellence, and mitigate risks to gain increased value from our vendors throughout the contract management lifecycle. The Contracts Administrator will work in a collaborative environment that values creative thinking, problem solving, consistency, intellectual curiosity, and a growth mindset. The Contracts Administrator will work closely with internal business, project managers, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, outside counsel, and external vendors to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and PHS policies and procedures. Summary The Contracts Administrator will manage and draft several dozen complex contracts per month. This position will be responsible for the negotiation, drafting, administration and monitoring of contacts including such matters as price, delivery and other terms and clauses involving significant responsibility and liability. Interprets the terms and conditions of contracts including fiscal and legal implications and advises management on all significant procedures and regulations affecting the contract. Acts as consultant/liaison with internal and external customers on all matters affecting contractual agreements. This position works with a variety of agreement types including but not limited to: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, and Educational Affiliation Agreements. Responsibilities Primary duties of this role will include preparing, drafting, and tracking new agreements, renewals, and amendments essential to the business. Reviews and analyzes contracts to identify potential risks and liabilities. Ensures that the proper contract template and/or supplier agreement is identified and utilized and that tracking of all reviews is documented in the contract management database. Engages Contracts Manager regarding any changes to contracts beyond standard pre-approved modifications. Contract life cycle functions, including: Ensures contracts have required attachments, supporting documents and are consistent with system guides and contract policies. Fully utilizes contract database software. Teamwork and Customer Service. Serves as a resource to other departments, which includes being the primary liaison between Legal Services and Supply Chain Sourcing Managers. Provides exceptional internal and external customer service and communication in person, via email, phone, and responds to requests in a timely manner. Attends meetings as requested. Maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. Escalates and resolves issues as appropriate. Keeps abreast of changes in laws and regulations regarding healthcare and other applicable laws. Researches and summarizes issues as requested, utilizing federal and state sources, PHS policies and procedures, bylaws, the Joint Commission and/or other accreditation organization standards, and other authorities applicable to PHS and/or its Affiliates. Acts as a team player. Qualifications Bachelors degree in paralegal studies, business, or healthcare administration required; Paralegal Certificate preferred. Minimum of 8-10 years experience in drafting and negotiating complex legal contracts and the ability to perform and deliver high quality legal contracts in a fast-paced environment required. Effective communication-verbal and written, time management, analytical and interpersonal skills required. Advanced level knowledge using Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Meditract or other document management software required. Proven multitasking ability; resilience when faced with multiple deadlines and competing priorities required. Benefits medical dental vision short-term disability long-term disability group term life insurance other optional voluntary benefits Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more. Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. #J-18808-Ljbffr