Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Contract Analyst? At HealthTrust, 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.
Job Summary And Qualifications
Responsible for evaluating vendor files by analyzing, researching and correcting the information and making a determination 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 making a determination 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
What qualifications you will need:
- College Graduate/Equivalent
- Other as Noted: Work experience may be substituted for college degree
- 1-3 Years
- Analysis skills - knowledge of research techniques sufficient to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate complex data effectively
- 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
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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.
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 costs 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
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