Contracts Specialist

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Occupation:
  Contract Specialist
• Specialty:
  General Accounting
• Salary: $32.35-$48.52 per hour
• Working Hours:
  
  40 hours/week
• Shifts:
  
  Day
• On-Call:
  No
• Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or relevant experience
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Work Environment:
  Hospital
• Location:
  
  93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States
• Visa Sponsorship:
  No

We’re looking for a Contract Specialist who is excited to support Ridgecrest Regional Hospital at the intersection of contractual agreements and healthcare regulations. In this role, you’ll help ensure vendor agreements, medical device purchases, payer agreements, and employment contracts align with applicable federal and state healthcare laws. You’ll also support the Chief Financial Officer with administrative and regulatory reporting requirements.

We value exceptional attention to detail, strong organization, integrity, clear communication, and the ability to present complex information in an understandable way.

• Develop, review, and manage contracts, RFPs, bids, amendments, renewals, and closeouts to protect the organization’s interests.
• Ensure agreements comply with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, internal policies, and contractual requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, deliverables, and terms with vendors, suppliers, and clients.
• Identify and address potential legal, financial, operational, and regulatory risks within contracts.
• Monitor contract performance and manage the lifecycle of business and financial agreements.
• Administer and maintain the contract management system and complete, organized contract records.
• Develop contract management procedures and process contract modifications as needed.
• Provide administrative and regulatory reporting support to the CFO.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This role involves working closely with our team to deliver effective, mission-focused services and contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or relevant experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in contract management or a related field.
• Knowledge of healthcare contract law or similar relevant experience.
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) credential preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct oneself with integrity and treat others fairly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in the English language.
• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403B with Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Sick and Vacation Time
• RRH “Earn-To-Learn” Program

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated,…