Project Coordinator | Managed Care & Corporate Development

UF Health4 months ago
Gainesville, FL, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Required Skills

Patient Authorization
Payer Relations
Project Coordination
Managed Care Coordination
Healthcare Administration
Insurance Verification
Contract Management
Regulatory Compliance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Operational Support
Network Enrollment Operations