Contract Specialist, Christchurch

We Are Hiring Department: Administration Schedule: Full time days 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with flexibility for additional time when necessary Hospital: Ascension Via Christi Location: 3720 Bayley Wichita, KS 67218 **This position is based in Wichita, KS - not remote** What You Will Do Facilitate and direct the legal review, negotiation and resolution of the organization's contracts.Review and evaluate proposed contracts for necessary/acceptable contract terms and conditions. Serve as primary liaison with contracting principals, internal departments and external parties to ensure compliance with contract specifications and resolution of issues. Identifie and negotiate revisions as necessary.Develop contracts using approved model templates and develop new contract model templates for approval. Manage and update contract data into the contract database as required. What You Will Need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Additional Preferences Contract experience strongly preferred Hospital experience strongly preferred Paralegal preferred Docusign, Adobe, and Word experience strongly preferred Physician contract experience preferred Why Join Our Team Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options&wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term&short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave&adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr