Contracts Coordinator

Contracts Coordinator Caron Treatment Centers - 3.5 Wernersville, PA Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Customer service Computer literacy Typing Productivity software Full Job Description Join a purpose-driven team at Caron Treatment Centers, where for nearly 70 years, we've been helping people find a path to recovery from addiction and rebuild their lives. We offer real careers with real opportunities for growth, comprehensive training, and a commitment to work-life balance. Our benefits include generous paid time off, professional growth and development, company-paid life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, a competitive 401(k) plan, and robust medical, dental, and vision plans. We're proud to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of teamwork, compassion, and dedication to our mission. Start a career that saves lives at a company that values yours!

CONTRACT COORDINATOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage new and existing contracts by coordinating meetings and conference calls as necessary to ensure that Caron personnel utilize and execute the proper agreements prior to engagement with consultant, contractor or vendor. Coordinate contracts review with the Compliance Department and legal as needed, communicate any revisions between parties and track progress of contract negotiations to ensure a timely conclusion, confirming approval by all involved parties. Modify, update and maintain contracts and associated documentation, such as Certificates of Insurance, utilizing Caron's contracts management system, and communicating contractual changes with all impacted departments. Manage new and existing Caron Consultants by ensuring background checks, clearances, TB results, licensure and other certifications are active and on file in the contracts management system. Support the New Vendor set-up process to ensure that all required contractual and support documentation is in place prior to activation in the financial system and commencement of vendor engagement. Provides contracts support to all Caron programs and departments, as needed. Works closely with other departments to monitor and protect the company against contract expiration and related risks. Support the creation of Purchase Orders with personnel and manage special payment arrangements with the Accounts Payable Department. Compile and generate monthly and quarterly Contract/Vendor spend and contract milestone data. Ensure the Consultant Handbook is kept up to date and reflects Caron's current policies and procedures as well as regulatory or legislative requirements. Manage new and existing Staffing Agency Workers by ensuring all appropriate documentation is active and on file in the contracts management system. Conduct monthly inventory review of all Professional Consultants and Staffing Agencies to ensure compliance with the Office of the Inspector General's Exclusion Database and National Practitioner Data Bank. Support the Compliance and Health Records Management teams to ensure contractually all Private Health Information transferred to any 3rd Parties remains in compliance. Support the Procurement and Business Units with the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) process from document generation through the contract lifecycle process. This lifecycle starts with the creation of the contract itself, and progresses to both the negotiation and approval process. Once approved, the contract must be signed, stored, and managed. Included in this management are renewals, terminations, deliverables, and the fulfillment of a variety of obligations. Stay current with healthcare and industry related laws as it relates to contracts / consultants. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Education /

Experience Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree plus two years of experience in related field is required. Degree in Finance, Healthcare Administration, or Business Management is preferred. A minimum of three to five related work experience is required. If in recovery, one year of continuous sobriety is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift to 25 pounds. Able to sit, stand and type for extended periods of time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to operate autonomously and deal with extremely confidential information. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must possess the ability to follow directions well and make independent sound decisions when necessary. Organizational skills, self-motivated, and analytical with strong attention to detail. Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at one time. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Must be computer literate and familiar with most Microsoft products such as Power Point, Excel, and Word. Proficient with contract management systems. Demonstrate versatility and flexibility in a busy environment. #IND102 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.