**Primary City/State:** Arizona, Arizona **Department Name:** Provider Contracting **Work Shift:** Day **Job Category:** Legal Help move health care into the future. At Banner Plans & Networks we are changing health care to make the experience the best it can be. If that sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today. Recognized nationally as an innovative leader in health care, Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) integrates Medicare and private health plans to reduce healthcare costs while keeping our members in optimal health. Known for our innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented approach, BPN offers a variety of career opportunities and innovative employment options by offering remote and hybrid work settings. As a Contracts Management Specialist, you will be a critical member of the Banner Plans & Networks Team. You will utilize your knowledge of computer programs for data comparison and analysis. You will use your strong attention to detail to prepare data for entry into our contracting database. You will also call upon your strong relationship building and communication skills to be a resource for other internal teams regarding contracting questions. Your work location will be entirely remote. Your work shifts will be Monday-Friday Arizona Time Zone business hours. If this role sounds like the one for you, Apply Today! Banner Health Network (BHN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BHN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs. POSITION SUMMARY This position administers contracts for the organization. This position participates in the development and implementation of contract management tools and processes to assist in achieving the organization’s contracting objectives and strategies. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Conducts initial review of proposed contract language. Reviews and revises proposed contracts, ensuring compliance with company policy/guidelines and legal requirements. Assess business terms to be sure the contract supports the company/business unit goals. Works directly with vendors/payer to negotiate and resolve contract issues, preparing contract documents for approval and execution by appropriate company leader. 2. Drafts and reviews contracts or other related documents for execution by appropriate company leader. Verifies intent of proposed contract with internal and external customers (including company and vendor/payer legal counsel). 3. Serves as a resource for internal and external clients to interpret contract language and resolves contract issues by reviewing and interpreting contract terms and originating contract documentation. 4. For assignments in managed care: Conducts analyses and compiles data for review of strategic contract terms for management review and decision making to specified areas of concern. Participates in contract monitoring and support tools (matrices), by reviewing and interpreting contracts, extracting key information for use by internal and/or external customers, and keeping abreast of changes in company locations for inclusion in various matrices. Maintains contract and correspondence file systems, key activity dates report (with corresponding notices of changes to external customers) and contract workflow log. 5. May participate in major projects as needed. 6. This position works independently, reviewing, writing and revising contract language. This position works with vendors or other payers to negotiate contracts which are within company policy/guidelines and legal requirements. Internally interfaces with all levels of company management. Externally interfaces with vendors or other payers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience consistent with a bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare or related field required. Requires three plus years of legal experience preferably relating to contract drafting, preparation and analysis. Must possess demonstrated skill in problem analysis and resolution; contract management; oral and written communication. Requires highly developed interpersonal and listening skills. Must be able to function independently, possess demonstrated flexibility in multiple project management. Requires strong computer and database skills. Assignments in managed care require strong contract writing skills as well as patient financial claims systems knowledge. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certified Paralegal certification is preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. Mid to high level Excel proficiency preferred Adobe Pro proficiency preferred. OnBase contracting system proficiency preferred. **EEO Statement:** EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo) Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. **Privacy Policy:** Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy) EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment. Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability