Healthcare Managed Care Project Coordinator: Payer & Contracts

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Managed Care Coordinator to support contracting, payer relations, and network enrollment operations. This full‑time role coordinates across cross‑functional teams to align project activities, timelines, and deliverables in the health system.

You will facilitate communication among providers, payers, and patients, manage authorizations and referrals, and monitor care plans to ensure compliant, cost‑effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in healthcare admin.
• 2+ years in managed care coordination or healthcare administration.
• Knowledge of authorization, referral processes, and insurance verification.
• Experience collaborating with healthcare providers, medical staff, and payers.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Familiarity with managed care policies, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication among healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients.
• Manages patient authorizations, referrals, and verifies insurance coverage.
• Guides patients through the managed care process.
• Monitors care plans to ensure compliance with established protocols.
• Collaborates with medical staff to promote cost-effective, high-quality patient care.
• Maintains accurate records in support of managed care policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supports the implementation of managed care policies and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Authorization processes

Referral processes

Insurance verification

Organizational skills

Documentation

Record-keeping

Inter-provider collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Managed Care Coordinator to support contracting, payer relations, and network enrollment operations. This full‑time role coordinates across cross‑functional teams to align project activities, timelines, and deliverables in the health system.

You will facilitate communication among providers, payers, and patients, manage authorizations and referrals, and monitor care plans to ensure compliant, cost‑effective patient care.