POSITION PORPOSE

The Physician and Clinical Contract Specialist serves as the lead for managing physician and clinical agreements within their assigned ministries/ region and will be supporting Trinity Health Muskegon, Grand Haven and Shelby Hospitals.

Full-time benefited position scheduled 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday.  Regular business hours.  This is a hybrid role and includes an expectation of onsite availability in Southeast Michigan or Muskegon. 

Provides operational and project management support for the hospital administrative team, including tracking and coordination of physician and clinical contract renewals, requests for new agreements, and managing intercompany agreements for physician and clinical services. 

May serve as project manager for assessing new service lines and work with various leaders to identify key contract elements. Simultaneously manages multiple projects and follow-up of physician and clinical issues, which frequently are of a sensitive and intricate nature. 

Works directly with clinical leaders, administrators, physician leaders and a variety of multidisciplinary workgroups. Has strong project management skills and is self-motivated and self-directed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of physician employment agreements and independent contractor agreements. Should be well versed in the laws and regulations that impact provider contracts and compensation.

Serves as lead to initiative contract requests and work collaboratively with colleagues in legal to request and execute agreements.

Works collaboratively to address physician and clinical contract issues and payments, effective communication strategies with physicians will be required.

Develops supporting materials such as tracking lists, meeting agendas, fair market value assessments and other materials to advise internal leaders on contract negotiations.

Gathers and researches various types of background information on as necessary to support business justification for new and renewed agreements.

Works collaboratively with strategy department for supplemental documentation as needed.

Supports workgroups or committees as assigned by ministry Chief Medical Officer or Regional Director, Provider Business Management.

Manages and oversees projects project management as assigned by the Regional Director of Provider Business Management.  Includes grid development and maintenance, holding people accountable for assigned tasks and due dates, etc.

Track performance incentive goals and maintain documentation of achieved performance metrics. Manage payment process to ensure timely payment of contract incentives.

Facilitates communication with key stakeholders, such as the medical staff office, payroll, and human resources.

Approve physician and clinical payment requests and work with compliance on tracking of physician time sheets.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Minimum:       

High school diploma/ GED with 5 year’s of physician contracting experience or associate’s degree     or Bachelor degree with minimum of 3 years in healthcare contract management preferred

Preferred:         Masters degree in business/ health care administration preferred.

Related Experience

Minimum:         Experience interfacing with physicians and leaders required.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with multiple levels of professional staff across multiple organizations.

Ability to concentrate-and pay close attention to detail when preparing documentation.

Technical skills generally required to executive responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

Organizational skills to prioritize and coordinate required duties.        

Computer Competency

Familiarity with standard desktop and Windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet, and computer navigation.  Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Competitive compensation.

DailyPay opportunity for earned wage access.

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.

Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

Retirement savings plan with employer match.

Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.