Contract Specialist Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Columbia, MD (Job ID req29059)

Description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health has an immediate opportunity for a Contract Specialist to join our Legal team.  While primarily a remote position, a candidate local to the Maryland / DC would be ideal for occasional on-site work obligations.

Performs a variety of corporate duties to support creation, processing, management, and termination of contracts, to include physician contracts and vendor contracts for MedStar Health, Inc. Maintains a standardized and centralized system of contract administration, contract compliance and contract database management. Directs the contract negotiations and management functions in a confidential nature to support the General Counsel, Executive Deputy General Counsel, and Legal Department in a manner that is compliant with all state, federal, and industry guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience in contract reviews and management required

Experience

• 3-4 years work related experience including contract drafting and negotiation, contracts administration, and contract management required, or equivalent combination of education and experience including current enrollment in law school required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Independent judgment and problem solving ability required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent professional skills and advanced knowledge of corporate and/or health care legal work.
• Strong project management, computer, drafting, proofreading, research and organizational skills.
• Ability to work professionally and independently on assigned tasks and to complete assignments in a timely manner with great attention to detail.
• Strong writing, verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and leadership.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.