Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator

UPMC Physician Services is seeking a full-time Contracts Administrator. In this position you will work Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm managing physician and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) employment contracts from new hire to termination/contract end. This is primarily through a centralized contracting database, and responsibilities include timely drafting contract documents, reviewing prior contract history if it is a modification, resolving contract questions/issues prior to review by interested parties and/or legal partner, reviewing/resolving or raising potential contract issues (such as related to employment status, compensation fair market value issues, immigration issues, etc.), ensuring contract system accurately reflects contract terms, and managing the e-signature process for contract documents.

This role provides a flexible work arrangement allowing for work from home opportunities as well as a career ladder for continual career advancement options.

The Contract Administrator is concerned with all tasks supporting the preparation of, negotiation, and completion of physician employment contracts between the various departments within UPP. Review and analyze contractual provisions related to employment of physicians. The Contract Administrator must be able to identify problems and problem areas and resolve issues independently. The Contract Administrator must be able to process several projects at the same time without affecting the quality of work performed.

Responsibilities:

• Act as liaison between UPMC legal counsel and Department Administrators to respond to questions that arise concerning contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters.
• Assist with maintenance of a database for employment contract administration within UPP.
• Assists in the procurement and tracking of special opinion letters and special salary caps.
• Provide review and analysis of offers of employment and Faculty Compensation Change Forms to ensure compliance with legal requirements and UPP policy.
• Report on and analyze significant changes in contractual terms impacting the UPP.
• Drafts Employment Agreements and Amendments with special attention to issues involving immigration regulations and policies and enforceability of restrictive covenants
• Work with non-departmental staff in the collection of information necessary to evaluate employment contract opportunities.
• Assists in handling various employment contract issues in conjunction with Manager, Contract Administration, Sr. Vice President, Administrative Services and Physician Relations & Sr. Associate Counsel and Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs.
• Assess existing contracts to ascertain the effectiveness of automatic renewal and termination provisions, and ensure the departments are notified timely regarding employment contracts that will be coming up for renewal.

Bachelor's degree in finance or related business field required. Minimum of one year of related work experience required. Juris Doctorate strongly preferred. Working knowledge of contracting, regulations in healthcare and general legal principles related to contracts. Must possess analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to coordinate with others and communicate effectively with various management levels within the organization. In addition, candidate must understand health system implications of the contract process. Must possess a working knowledge of PC based systems (excel, Databases, etc.). Ability to work in fast-paced office and meet deadlines, as directed by the Manager, Contract Administration.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran