The Contract Specialist II works closely with corporate leadership to develop, negotiate and execute moderately complex contracts in a timely manner in accordance with policies and standards surrounding contract management and the contract renewal process. This position can work a hybrid or remote work schedule after initial training.
Must be local to Iowa to work onsite 2 days/week in Ankeny, IA.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to
- Review, draft, negotiate and coordinate the completion of contracts for payers which include various agencies, health plans and/or government agencies
- Handles moderately complex issues and problems and uses discretion to escalate as needed
- Work in partnership with leadership ensuring contracting and other collateral information meets the needs of contracting elements
- Manage the RFP draft response process, completing, submitting and tracking all responses as they are due
- Accurately input and maintain contract documentation and data in company database
- Stay up to date with healthcare regulations and review contractual language to ensure compliance
Required Skills and Experience
- Associates degree in healthcare or business, or completion of a paralegal program or other related field, or equivalent experience
- 2-5 years previous contracting, paralegal experience in a regulated environment, preferably healthcare or managed care
- Experience negotiating, drafting, and implementing moderately complex contracts for managed care plans, health systems, or government agencies
- Strong organizational skills along with excellent oral and written communication ability
- Flexibility to be a hands-on player
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
- Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
- Above average computer, organizational and follow-up skills: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, CRM Sales database
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or business, or completion of a paralegal program or other related field
Physical Requirements
- Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
- Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Company Overview
Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
EEO
Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.
What We Do
Mom’s Meals is a leading national provider of nutrition solutions and home-delivered meals.
Our mission is to help patients and seniors get the nutrition they need to maintain independence while:
- Managing chronic health conditions
- Living with disabilities or limited mobility
- Lacking the desire or energy to prepare and cook healthy meals
Healthcare Focus:
We partner with health insurance companies, managed care organizations and federal and state supported programs to provide nutrition solutions for their client populations suffering from serious chronic diseases. We are a leading nutrition supplier for Medicaid Waiver and offer programs for Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible beneficiaries. Our personalized selection of meals aid in the recuperation process post hospitalization, improve patient outcomes and reduce costly readmissions.
Specialty health-condition menus support dietary requirements for major chronic diseases impacted by nutrition: Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Renal Disease. Additional menus include Gluten-free and Vegetarian options.
Our large selection of meals appeal to a variety of individual tastes and are designed by Registered Dietitians, prepared with fresh ingredients by Chefs in USDA-inspected kitchens and distributed across 48 U.S. states to individuals’ homes or congregate sites.
Mom’s Meals is part of PurFoods LLC, a privately held and family owned/operated company based in Iowa.
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