Contract Administrator

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks a Contract Administrator to join our on-site procurement team. You will review healthcare contracts, analyze costs, and maintain records while supporting audits and policy compliance.

The role requires an undergraduate degree and 3+ years in healthcare contracting or project management. The ideal candidate brings Excel proficiency and prior experience in financial analysis, with potential for hybrid work after a successful introductory period.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree is required.
• 3+ years experience with a healthcare provider in a clinical or administrative capacity that includes project management responsibilities.
• Current licensure in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Review contract language and analyze costs and financial terms.
• Maintain organized contract records and support audits.
• Ensure adherence to hospital contracting policies and monitor contract terms throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external and internal customers and suppliers.

Skills

Excel

Project management

Financial analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Overview

Work Style: On-site (potential hybrid flexibility available following successful completion of the introductory period)

Location: Gainesville, FL

FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Contributes to the strategic initiatives of all Shands Hospitals by actively facilitating and negotiating supply and equipment contracts, which reduce the total delivered costs of care while maintaining quality. Coordinates and maintains contract databases. Monitors contracts for compliance. Develops and maintains strong external and internal customer/supplier relationships.

This role serves as a key partner to Supply Chain and operational departments, assisting with the review, administration, and maintenance of contracts related to healthcare operations, including support for BMT and Laboratory services. The Contract Administrator helps facilitate contract processing, monitors key terms and conditions, and ensures accurate documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include reviewing contract language, analyzing contract costs and financial terms, maintaining organized contract records, supporting audit requests, and ensuring adherence to hospital contracting policies. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with a healthcare provider in a clinical or administrative capacity that includes project management responsibilities.
• Previous clinical or healthcare supplies experience a plus.
• Minimum of five years healthcare supply contracting and purchasing experience may be substituted for the above degree requirements; substantial manufacturing contracting and purchasing experience may substitute for healthcare requirement.

Preferred Experience:

• Proficient in Excel
• Prior Project Management experience
• Prior Financial Analyst experience

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Non-frequent driver.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure in the State of Florida.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with a healthcare provider in a clinical or administrative capacity that includes project management responsibilities.
• Previous clinical or healthcare supplies experience a plus.
• Minimum of five years healthcare supply contracting and purchasing experience may be substituted for the above degree requirements; substantial manufacturing contracting and purchasing experience may substitute for healthcare requirement.

Preferred Experience:

• Proficient in Excel
• Prior Project Management experience
• Prior Financial Analyst experience

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Non-frequent driver.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure in the State of Florida.