Contract Analyst

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Contract Analyst you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HealthTrust, 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Contract Analyst where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Contract Analyst is responsible for evaluating vendor files by analyzing, researching and correcting the information and deciding on how the file should be processed into the information systems (IMS, Genesis, Upside, and IPC) which feeds the materials management system used by HCA, ROi Regard, Lifepoint and (SMART), CatScan, and direct data extracts used by the HealthTrust membership. In addition, the analyst will generate amendments to modify contracts supported by information from the contract management team, vendors and the HealthTrust membership. This position entails collaborating with external and internal customers/departments/companies to improve and streamline processes and information systems while maintaining user confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential. Decisions made regarding the contracted data directly impact membership compliance, members’ contract association and visibility, customer service issue volume, spend and financial analysis accuracy, system functionality (system failures), facilities’ placement of purchase orders and vendor invoice accuracy, etc.

What you will do in this role:

• (Evaluate vendor files by analyzing, researching and correcting the information and deciding on how the file should be processed to load into the information systems
• Responsible for item integrity in large database of medical/surgical items (IMS) and pharmaceutical products (Genesis and IPC). Must perform research; analyze differences between items, and identify which items constitute new entries for database.
• Responsible for reviewing contract amendment language and determining whether current contract terms and conditions are affected and working with contract manager to resolve.
• Manage the grouping of current HealthTrust COIDs within the Item Management System to direct, change, and create new lines of visibility to contracted pricing
• Manage the onboarding of new members by associating them to their applicable contracts and contract specific pricing (custom agreements)
• Generate amendments to modify contracts supported by information from the contract management team, the vendors and the HealthTrust membership.
• Add and Delete items to/from agreements
• Extend terms of existing agreements
• Change pricing and/or unit of measure for contracted items
• Communicate contract portfolio changes to vendors and distributors
• Provide analytic and operational support for HealthTrust National Agreements, CoreTrust and Parallon Supply Chain for national and custom contracts.
• Research discrepancies identified by members, vendors, distributors, and internal audit; collaborating with all aforementioned entities to identify and resolve the discrepancy in a timely manner.
• Monitor project progress by tracking and logging activity, providing reports to leadership, and recommending actions required for proposed solutions.
• Evaluate existing system logic, operational processes, and procedures in order to propose solutions and/or make recommendations that will best solve end user problems and/or shape new functionality within existing applications.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Develop, document, and educate team members on new business processes and supporting policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Analysis skills - knowledge of research techniques sufficient to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate complex data effectively
• Interpersonal Skills - establish and maintain long-term relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations of business partners
• Reporting skills - experience collecting and correlating data from related technologies
• Computer skills – Advanced in Excel functionality and a strong proficiency in using MS Office Suite
• Ability to research and troubleshoot technical issues
• Communication - clearly and concisely communicates verbally and in writing
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills required
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic and complex business environment

What qualifications you will need:

• College Graduate/Equivalent, required
• Work experience may be substituted for college degree
• 1-3 Years of related experience, required

HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare's strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Contract Analyst opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.

Apply