Healthcare Contracts Specialist

Purpose

The Healthcare Contracts Specialist provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Contracts function and is responsible for organizing, tracking, and maintaining contract documentation, coordinating contract workflows, and ensuring timely processing of agreements. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, the Healthcare Contracts Specialist works closely with clinical departments, legal staff, supply chain, finance, and compliance. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The Healthcare Contracts Specialist plays a key role in supporting the contract lifecycle process, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and facilitating communication between departments and external vendors.

Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management

Prepares, formats, and edits contract documents in collaboration with the clinical departments and with the direction of finance, legal or contracts staff for clarity and consistency.

Tracks contract status and deadlines using contract management software or spreadsheets.

Maintains organized digital and physical contract files in accordance with institutional policies.

Assists with routing contracts for review, approval, and signature.

Ensures executed contracts are properly archived and accessible.

Prepares summaries and reports on contract status.

Reviews contracts for formatting, completeness, and compliance with templates.

Internal and External Communication

Communicates with internal stakeholders to gather required documentation or approvals.

Responds to inquiries from vendors, legal counsel, and department staff regarding contract status.

Schedules meetings and maintains calendars for contract-related discussions.

Drafts professional emails, memos and routine correspondence and contract-related memos to internal and external stakeholders.

Escalates issues or delays to appropriate personnel.

Responds promptly to inquiries from departments and vendors.

Meets the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, building rapport with stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication.

Provides clear guidance on contract processes and requirements.

Contract Databases and Logs

Enters contract data into tracking systems or databases, ensuring accuracy.

Identifies discrepancies or missing documentation in contract data.

Updates contract logs with key dates, terms, and renewal information.

Generates standard reports on contract activity and status.

Assists with data validation and cleanup to ensure accuracy.

Supports audits by retrieving and organizing requested contract records.

Maintains logs and databases that are current and accessible.

Compliance and Policy Adherence

Verifies that contracts meet institutional formatting and policy requirements.

Flags missing or incomplete documentation for review.

Supports compliance with HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other applicable regulations.

Participates in training on contract compliance and confidentiality.

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive contract information.

General Administrative Support

Orders office supplies and manages department filing systems.

Prepares agendas, takes meeting minutes, and distributes follow-up items.

Assists with onboarding of new staff or contractors.

Supports special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Contracts Renewals and Expirations

Monitors upcoming contract expirations and alerts responsible parties.

Prepares renewal templates and assists with drafting updated terms.

Coordinates with departments to confirm continued need for services.

Tracks renewal approvals and ensures timely execution.

Archives expired contracts per retention policies.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field of study.

Two (2) years of administrative work experience, including at least 1 year supporting contract management, legal procurement, or compliance functions in a healthcare, legal, or corporate setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or a related field of study.

Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare or legal administrative support role, with direct exposure to contract lifecycle processes, document management systems, and regulatory compliance.

Certifi ed Administrative Professional (CAP) offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); demonstrates advanced administrative knowledge and skills

Certified Contract Manager (CCM) offered by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA); beneficial for understanding contract lifecycle and compliance

Notary Public Commission

HIPAA Certification; demonstrates understanding of healthcare privacy and security regulations

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Environment / Equipment

Standard office equipment

Repetitive use of a keyboard

Must be able to work in a hybrid environment as needed.

May require occasional travel between administrative offices or healthcare facilities.

Must be able to sit for extended periods and manage prolonged screen time.

Requires use of contract management systems, document editing software, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.