Director of Contracting - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Director of Contracting? At Methodist Healthcare, 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.

Benefits

Methodist Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.
• 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.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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 Director of Contracting like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Seeking a Director of Contracting at Methodist Healthcare System who coordinates with executive leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements regarding all aspects of the contract process, policies and procedures relating to Non-Physician and general local contracts within the system and its facilities. Collaborates and maintains relationships between the system contracting department, facility and system administration, service line executive leadership, legal counsel and other relevant parties as needed. Coordinates and completes the contracting process from pre-approval of concepts through final execution of agreements. Leads the organization and execution of contracting application platforms to ensure accurate outcomes and reporting. Exhibits well developed competencies in business acumen, analytical skills, decision-making and judgement. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now! 

What you will do in this role:

• Communicate and coordinate with CEO’s and COO’s of hospitals to ensure adequate process is in place to meet legal and statutory requirements for the contracting process for the entire Methodist Healthcare System. Work primarily on Non-Physician owned companies and local contracts within the system and its facilities, ensuring compliance with legal department requirements. Responsible for knowledge of physician contracting and to assist General Counsel on physician contracting as directed.
• Subject matter expert and owner of contracting applications utilized, including but not limited to, Total Contract Manager, Project Action Workflow System, MediTract, Vendor Evaluation Forms, tiMED, and Verity and such other contract management tools as needed.
• Coordinates and complete the contracting process from pre-approval of concepts, through drafting new and renewals, and final execution of agreements, to include verifying appropriate documents, approvals and authorized signatures are tracked and timely acquired, as well as dissemination of executed contracts to pertinent parties, internal departments and recording into contract management databases.
• Advisor to system and facility leadership, or their designees, for support and interpretation of contract language, contracting processes and applications and interfaces as necessary with executive leadership regarding same.
• Project Administrator of annual systemwide MediTract clinical contract vendor evaluation forms as required by The Joint Commission, including presentation of results to Clinical Excellence Outcomes Committee.
• Operates as the conduit between service line leaders, or designees, and Office of General Counsel, acting as first reviewer and consultant of document requests and language.
• Responsible to ensure facility Contract Coordinators have an understanding of contracting processes and procedures and lead follow-up refresher courses and trainings as necessary.
• Advise, execute and record Business Associate Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Certificates of Insurance.
• Support and participate in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality and efficiency of services provided by the Office of General Counsel.
• Organizes reporting and compilation of agreements as needed for internal and external audits by Division of Reimbursement and The Joint Commission. 

What qualifications you will need: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required in business related field
• Minimum 5+ years Management experience.
• Minimum 5+ years Contracting experience within the healthcare industry, to include a working knowledge of contracting systems, basic contract law and a comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare business, audit of process and Fair Market Value requirements. 

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• General knowledge of healthcare industry
• General knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, compliance and relevant state and federal laws
• High degree of initiative, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal skills, proficient in utilizing various databases, Microsoft Office, and other software applications
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize competing requests from multiple facilities and service lines
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills 

HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.

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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Director of Contracting opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.