<p>Description</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Associate Contract Administrator? At HealthTrust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>HealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.</p> </li><li> <p>Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.</p> </li><li> <p>Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing</p> </li><li> <p>401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock</p> </li><li> <p>Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.</p> </li><li> <p>Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more</p> </li><li> <p>Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships</p> </li><li> <p>Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)</p> </li><li> <p>Colleague recognition program</p> </li><li> <p>Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</p> </li></ul> <p>Learn more about Employee Benefits</p> <p>Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.</p> <p>You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Associate Contract Administrator like you to be a part of our team.</p> <p>Job Summary and Qualifications</p> <p>As an Associate Contract Administrator, you will work with the Contract Administration team on contract price file management, product-price facility contract amendments, contract lifecycle management system business approvals and documentation workflows. You will also collaborate with internal stakeholders: National GPO sourcing, Custome Sourcing, Account Management, Member Services, Legal, and the external stakeholders: Suppliers and Members.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Analysis, administration, maintenance and preparation for all member-specific (S2, Custom, Local) agreements </li><li>Analyze, research and correct price file information to ensure completeness and adherence to the HealthTrust data standardization priorities and does not introduce duplicate items. </li><li>Work directly with members and stakeholders to initiate local agreements in the Contract Lifecycle Management tool for appropriate approvals and documentation through the system. </li><li>Ensure accuracy of the data which feeds downstream systems including members' ERP systems, member facing catalogs, and external 3rd parties like GHX. Data quality is critical to ensure no disruptions to members' operations and ensure purchase order/invoice accuracy. </li><li>Initiate amendments for price changes, product adds/deletes/changes, extensions, renewals and facility updates. Work with suppliers, members and internal teams to process requests timely and accurately for local agreements across all HealthTrust members. </li><li>Support team where needed by ensuring S2 and custom legal documents comply with the approved standard templates and do not contain variations in legal language. Coordinate with legal for approval or rejection of variations when required. </li><li>Generate monthly reports to proactively manage contract expiration dates for S2, Custom and local agreements for contract administrators and leadership. </li><li>Manage member visibility utilizing the Pricing and Eligibility system and coordinate with the commitment team to ensure LOC visibility is in line with contracts for both new and expiring S2s. </li><li>Provides regular member specific S2 analysis and reports to internal stakeholders and members. </li><li>Responds to inquiries from members that are sent to the department mailbox and addresses issues, including support of member data feed problems and questions. </li><li>Routes cases created and emails to team mailbox to appropriate Contract Administrator. </li><li>Manages house accounts, non-affiliate members and supports UK contracting mailbox. </li><li>Assists in coordinating large S2 changes or strategies by generating reports as needed or creation of templates/ price files. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>College degree preferred or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree </li><li>1 year of relevant experience preferred </li><li>Advanced in Excel functionality and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office </li><li>Salesforce experience a plus </li><li>Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate effectively as related to new or existing contracts </li><li>Establish and maintain long-term relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectation of business partners </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills </li></ul> <p>In todays challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.</p> <p>HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.</p> <p>"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.</p> <p>HCA Healthcare Co-Founder</p> <p>We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Associate Contract Administrator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</p>