Care Coordinator

Groundwork Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundwork Denver is seeking individuals committed to health and well-being through community partnerships. This role involves ensuring patients receive timely care management, assisting high-risk populations, and coordinating necessary resources for care.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, and knowledge in healthcare procedures and legislation. Join us in making a real impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physician group and hospital procedures, health care legislation, and health-related agencies.
• Ability to identify and solve problems and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Requires excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Assure patients receive timely care management.
• Assist high-risk populations and ensure follow-up during transitions.
• Coordinate resources for patients to receive necessary care.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Relevant education/experience

Job description

The mission of Groundwork Denver (GWD) is to bring about the sustained improvement of the physical environment and promote health and well‑being through community‑based partnerships and action. Our goals include:

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Functions independently and collaboratively to assure patients within Groundwork Denver receive timely care management.
• Provides assistance with high‑risk populations and ensures follow‑up when transitioning throughout the continuum of care.
• Ensures that patients receive access to care as needed and assists with coordination of resources.
• Provides population management as directed; high utilizers of services receive specialized management. Patients discharged from ED or inpatient facilities receive planned outreach. Develops relationships as appropriate with referring facilities.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of physician group and hospital procedures, health care legislation, and government/regulatory health‑related agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly; actively listens; works well with others to solve interpersonal conflicts and problems independently. Demonstrates ability to collaborate with physicians. Requires excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
• Ability to identify and solve problems; critical thinking skills.
• Computer skills required.
• Education/Experience required.

Additional Information

We are “doers”, not “talkers”. We plant trees, we improve parks, we clean up rivers, we grow food, we insulate houses, and we coordinate thousands of volunteers to help.