Project Coordinator | Managed Care & Corporate Development

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

Overview

Enjoy long-term hybrid flexibility while helping coordinate projects and contract operations across the health system. Work Style: Onsite (Hybrid opportunity after training). Location: Gainesville, FL. FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE).

Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of key Managed Care initiatives, with a focus on contracting, payer relations, and network enrollment operations. Serves as a central point of coordination across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment of project activities, timelines, and deliverables. Drives assigned initiatives forward through effective planning, clear communication, and consistent follow-through while maintaining visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes. Provides operational support across the contract lifecycle, contributing to system-wide efforts to enhance coordination, standardization, and efficiency within Managed Care operations.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience in managed care coordination, healthcare administration, or a related healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of patient authorization, referral processes, and insurance coverage verification.
• Experience collaborating with healthcare providers, medical staff, and insurance payers.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Familiarity with managed care policies, healthcare regulations, and compliance requirements.