CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Description: BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana is currently interviewing CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR right now, this job will be depute in Louisiana. For complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. How To Apply
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QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree in Business is required. Four years of related work experience can be used in lieu of degree. Paralegal certificate is required.
Five years legal and/or litigation experience as a paralegal is required. 3 years experience in contract administration, contracts management, or procurement is required. Experience can run concurrently.
Health insurance k! nowledge or experience in the insurance field is preferred. Kn! owledge of HIPAA privacy and federal acquisition regulations is preferred.
Strong understanding of the legal process with the ability to analyze and interpret legal documentation and how it relates to and affects the company. Ability to research laws and regulations on Westlaw is preferred.
Strong understanding of the contracting process with the ability to analyze and interpret legal documentation and terminology. Must be able to perform work with minimal direction and exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assigned tasks.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, analytical abilities, effective grammatical and human relations skills, and the ability to work independently are required.
Must be able to multi-task and work efficiently in a quickly changing work environment.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Access, Word and Excel.
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Identifies, an! alyzes and researches legal and contractual issues to provide a thorough body of knowledge for contract preparation including reviewing original and executed contracts, communicating with third-party vendors, drafting demand letters and other correspondence related to contract performance, terminations and pre-litigation issues to ensure compliance with contract policy.
Utilizes the body of knowledge developed for contract preparation to accurately prepare legal documents and under attorney supervision, assist in the management of contracts including but not limited to negotiating certain legal agreements, confidentiality agreements, and contracts directly with customers and external stakeholders, drafts alternative contract language in order to ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy and securities regulations and federal contracting compliance where required.
Maintains computer databases, calendar, and document files, including but not limited to, logging contract re! quests, tracking contract review and/or approval process, examining per! formance requirements, milestones, deliverables, and business and legal terms noting potential problem areas for attorney’s review, and serving as a liaison between the attorney and all departments and vendors to ensure accurate and efficient information retrieval as well as timely completion of contract related activities.
Performs due diligence on vendors, including verification of corporate status with the Secretary of State and coordinates vendor management with internal business owner by verifying that all RFPs, contracts, schedules, appendices and related materials are present.
Provides administrative support to attorneys and delegates tasks and/or provides guidance to others as needed to ensure the most appropriate use of departmental resources.
Keeps abreast of internal and external legal, technological and regulatory developments related to work responsibilities to provide the company with the best professional assistance.
Serves a backup to the C! ontracts Administrator for support of the Enterprise Wide Contracts Management System to help ensure an adequate resource is available.
This position reports to a Senior Attorney.
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This job will be opened on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 20:26:45 GMT
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