Job Description
Job Description:
This position is responsible for facilitating the development and execution of contracts under the supervision of the Director of Physician Contracting. These responsibilities include the drafting, implementation, tracking and updating of medical service contracts for Intermountain Healthcare and maintaining appropriate records of these activities. This position contributes to the oversight and management of physician contracts for the hospitals and serves as a liaison between the Hospital Division and the Medical Group as to services (employment and independent contractor) agreements.
Position Details:
This role will work Monday-Friday, during regular business hours from +am-5pm. This is a remote position.
Job Essentials:
• Serves as primary contact and resource to Contract Administrators for a designated portfolio of contracts. Coordinates and manages the contracting process for a contract portfolio including the development, amendment, and termination of contracts. Assists facilities in resolving contract-related issues. Advises Contract Administrators and other Intermountain colleagues of regulatory and policy requirements related to contracting and the contracting process.
• Coordinates the amendment/extension or termination of contracts with the respective Contract Administrator, including the development of language to address specific issues/concerns if necessary, for appropriate administrative and/or legal review.
• Provides notification to Operations Officers of approaching expirations of/expired contracts in a timely manner and on a regular/consistent basis. Researches expired contracts and initiates action to resolve (either by amending/extending the contract, or terminating it).
• Develops contracts, amendments and extensions using approved templates. Drafts language to address unique situations/concerns for review by Manager or Director. Assures proposed contract changes are appropriately reviewed and approved.
• Coordinates the contract signature process with the respective region's contract liaison to assure timely direction regarding the contract is executed (or appropriate alternative direction is provided) and to support the process of communicating information regarding the new contract, or contract changes to the appropriate facility departments.
• Coordinates with recruiters, operations officers and managers in the preparation and provision of draft contracts for their use with physicians who are/will be providing services to, or for Intermountain. Updates the database to assure that accurate and current information regarding physician contract status is available.
• Coordinates and assists Payroll and Human Resources in resolving contract-related issues. May coordinate and facilitate the payment to, or repayment by, the physician of signing bonuses, moving expenses, asset purchases and other negotiated reimbursements or payments. Prepares, presents for review, and sends out letters of intent, notices to terminate employment, confirmation of physician compensation / employment as requested by lending institutions, letters allowing exceptions to the contract, etc.
• Coordinates across IHCHS boundaries (i.e. regions, divisions, facilities, etc.) when a contract involves multiple IHCHS organizational units while maintaining respect for confidential information including physician compensation, benefits, disciplinary action, recruitment and credentialing information.
• Maintains awareness of the legal and operational ramifications that changes to contract language may have to the contract, other provisions in the specific contract or in the implementation of the contract to assure changes do not negatively impact other aspects of the contract. Maintains a broad understanding of employment and independent contractor agreements, compensation methodologies and physician benefits and general tax information relating to moving expenses and signing bonuses.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate degree. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified OR Four years of contracting experience with Intermountain Healthcare.
• One year of professional work experience in the areas of contract development, contract management, or healthcare operations support.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, administrators, finance personnel, corporate personnel and physicians.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications.
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in a role requiring the ability to organize, and prioritize multiple projects and to meet deadlines.
• Experience in a role requiring the demonstration of attention to detail, specifically as it relates to written communication in the areas of grammar, spelling, proof reading, and punctuation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• An understanding of healthcare operations.
• Prior healthcare experience.
• Experience working with high volumes of contracting work.
Physical Requirements:
Anticipated job posting close date:
0+/16/2026
Location:
Key Bank Tower
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$24.2+ - $38.26
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
This position is responsible for facilitating the development and execution of contracts under the supervision of the Director of Physician Contracting. These responsibilities include the drafting, implementation, tracking and updating of medical service contracts for Intermountain Healthcare and maintaining appropriate records of these activities. This position contributes to the oversight and management of physician contracts for the hospitals and serves as a liaison between the Hospital Division and the Medical Group as to services (employment and independent contractor) agreements.
Position Details:
This role will work Monday-Friday, during regular business hours from +am-5pm. This is a remote position.
Job Essentials:
• Serves as primary contact and resource to Contract Administrators for a designated portfolio of contracts. Coordinates and manages the contracting process for a contract portfolio including the development, amendment, and termination of contracts. Assists facilities in resolving contract-related issues. Advises Contract Administrators and other Intermountain colleagues of regulatory and policy requirements related to contracting and the contracting process.
• Coordinates the amendment/extension or termination of contracts with the respective Contract Administrator, including the development of language to address specific issues/concerns if necessary, for appropriate administrative and/or legal review.
• Provides notification to Operations Officers of approaching expirations of/expired contracts in a timely manner and on a regular/consistent basis. Researches expired contracts and initiates action to resolve (either by amending/extending the contract, or terminating it).
• Develops contracts, amendments and extensions using approved templates. Drafts language to address unique situations/concerns for review by Manager or Director. Assures proposed contract changes are appropriately reviewed and approved.
• Coordinates the contract signature process with the respective region's contract liaison to assure timely direction regarding the contract is executed (or appropriate alternative direction is provided) and to support the process of communicating information regarding the new contract, or contract changes to the appropriate facility departments.
• Coordinates with recruiters, operations officers and managers in the preparation and provision of draft contracts for their use with physicians who are/will be providing services to, or for Intermountain. Updates the database to assure that accurate and current information regarding physician contract status is available.
• Coordinates and assists Payroll and Human Resources in resolving contract-related issues. May coordinate and facilitate the payment to, or repayment by, the physician of signing bonuses, moving expenses, asset purchases and other negotiated reimbursements or payments. Prepares, presents for review, and sends out letters of intent, notices to terminate employment, confirmation of physician compensation / employment as requested by lending institutions, letters allowing exceptions to the contract, etc.
• Coordinates across IHCHS boundaries (i.e. regions, divisions, facilities, etc.) when a contract involves multiple IHCHS organizational units while maintaining respect for confidential information including physician compensation, benefits, disciplinary action, recruitment and credentialing information.
• Maintains awareness of the legal and operational ramifications that changes to contract language may have to the contract, other provisions in the specific contract or in the implementation of the contract to assure changes do not negatively impact other aspects of the contract. Maintains a broad understanding of employment and independent contractor agreements, compensation methodologies and physician benefits and general tax information relating to moving expenses and signing bonuses.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate degree. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified OR Four years of contracting experience with Intermountain Healthcare.
• One year of professional work experience in the areas of contract development, contract management, or healthcare operations support.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, administrators, finance personnel, corporate personnel and physicians.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications.
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in a role requiring the ability to organize, and prioritize multiple projects and to meet deadlines.
• Experience in a role requiring the demonstration of attention to detail, specifically as it relates to written communication in the areas of grammar, spelling, proof reading, and punctuation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• An understanding of healthcare operations.
• Prior healthcare experience.
• Experience working with high volumes of contracting work.
Physical Requirements:
Anticipated job posting close date:
0+/16/2026
Location:
Key Bank Tower
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$24.2+ - $38.26
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Contract Administrative Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Denver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
