Care Coordinator

Northstarir; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstarir in Golden Valley, Minnesota, seeks a dedicated Care Coordinator to manage patient flow and support care planning. This full-time position engages with both clinical and administrative teams to ensure patients are informed throughout their care journey.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of a Medical Assistant or Practical Nursing program, eligible for CMA certification or LPN licensure, and has strong communication skills. Join us to make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Practical Nursing program.
• Eligible for CMA certification or LPN licensure within 3 months.
• BLS/CPR certified or willing to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow and care planning.
• Review and update care plans in the EHR.
• Room patients and document vital signs.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Practical Nursing program

CMA certification or LPN licensure

Job description

Department: Clinical Services
Reports To: Clinic Manager
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday day shift

Position Summary

The Care Coordinator supports patient flow, care planning, procedure preparation, and communication between clinical and administrative teams. This role helps ensure patients are prepared, informed, and supported throughout their care journey.

Key Responsibilities

Care Plan & Logistics

• Review provider notes for imaging, labs, and follow-up needs
• Create and update care plans in the EHR
• Monitor outstanding imaging, labs, and diagnostic requirements
• Communicate delays or missing items and elevate as needed
• Support patients who need clarification about results, care plans, or next steps
• Help answer non-diagnostic questions after provider review
• Explain procedure expectations, preparation instructions, timelines, and next steps
• Document patient questions and follow-up needs clearly

Team Coordination

• Review upcoming schedules for missing ROIs, imaging, labs, or documents
• Coordinate readiness for upcoming visits and procedures
• Communicate updates with the front desk, sales, clinical team, and providers
• Support patient flow and assist with rooming as needed

Clinical Support

• Room patients and document vital signs
• Prepare patients for visits, procedures, and follow-ups
• Assist with office-based procedures as needed
• Support lab workflows, specimen collection, labeling, and tracking
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and equipment

Requirements

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Practical Nursing program
• Eligible for CMA certification or LPN licensure within 3 months
• BLS/CPR certified or willing to obtain certification
• Patient-centered and professional demeanor
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment

Preferred Experience

• Basic medical terminology
• Familiarity with clinical workflows
• Minimum 1 year of experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their resume to: