Contract Specialist

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi Bayley

Department: Administration

Schedule: Full-time | Day shift

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

• Lead & Direct: Facilitate the comprehensive legal review, negotiation, and ultimate resolution of organizational contracts.
• Evaluate & Refine:Review proposed contracts to ensure all terms and conditions are robust, acceptable, and protect the organization's interests.
• Collaborate as a Liaison:Act as the primary point of contact for contracting principals, internal departments, and external parties to ensure seamless compliance and swift issue resolution.
• Standardize & Innovate: Utilize approved model templates to efficiently develop contracts, and actively design new, optimized templates for leadership approval.
• Manage Data: Oversee the integrity of our contract database, ensuring all critical contract data is accurately updated and maintained.

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.

• Core Experience: Background in contract management, with a preference for 3 or more years of hands-on experience.
• Education/Certification: A Paralegal certificate or background is a strong plus.
• Technical Savvy: Familiarity with contract databases and daily proficiency in Google Suite, Adobe, and DocuSign is highly preferred.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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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.

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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, location and salary range at the time of the offer.