Contracts and Account Setup Specialist

DO WORK THAT MATTERS:At Abbott, diverse

ideas, perspectives, and expertise allow us to create the life-changing

solutions that help people live healthier lives. In 160 countries and with

businesses spanning nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded

generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott offers you enormous opportunities to explore

your interests and help you achieve your career and personal goals.The position of

Contracts and Account Setup Specialist within our Toxicology business unit

located in Kansas City, MO. This role will report to our Senior Manager Pricing

and Contracts and will support the eScreen contracting function by

preparing standard customer or vendor agreements and amendments from templates,

helping administer contracts through the process from contract creation to

storage of electronic and/or hardcopy, including obtaining internal signatures

and distributing executed agreements to various departments. This position

maintains appropriate databases, prepares reports, performs fact-gathering

research, and creates contracts for both national account customers and clinic

network partners. The Specialist also works with Implementation Project

Managers, Clinic Team, Accounting and outside clinic partners. This position

fulfills site matches, establishes new panels, creates/configures new clinic

accounts, and updates existing clinic accounts.Abbott Rapid Diagnostics

(formerly Alere) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing

together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to

support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment

and management of diseases and other conditions.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Intake, processing,and resolution of contract requests from the Company’s clinic and nationalaccount sales teams

Recordkeepingwithin the Company’s contract management system, identify needs forexecutive, finance, and legal reviews when required

Final documentationpreparation for execution by the Company’s Signatory

Help maintain andmanage the Company’s contract renewal process including identification,planning, and contract preparation for renewals

Work closely withthe Project Managers to construct and configure clinic accounts asrequired

Address clinicsetup needs as they occur; demonstrate strong sense of customer service

Work withcounterparts across the business/organization to service existing clinicsincluding updating account settings, report and billing exceptions

Performs otherduties as assigned by the Sr. Manager, Contracts and Pricing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1-2years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of educationand experience

Strong organizational skills includingattention to detail and multi-tasking skills

Experience with corporate culture alongwith an excellent customer service mentality

Excellent verbal and written communicationskills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Four-yeardegree from accredited college or university preferred but not required

An analyticalthinker who is detail-oriented and excellent at researching issues

Exceptional timemanagement and analytical skills and ability to self-motivate

Experience withSalesLogix, HotDocs, and Docusign

Advanced MicrosoftExcel knowledge

Familiarity withDrug Screening panel configurations

COMPETENCIES:

Enthusiastic, motivated, and highlyorganized individual contributor

About Abbott:At Abbott, we're committed to helping people

live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 130

years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world in

nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals

that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today,

103,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in

the more than 160 countries we serve.An equal opportunity employer,Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to

qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please

send an email to myrecruiter@alere.com .An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com