Care Coordinator

Advent; Kenilworth Estates (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Health, dental, and vision

401k match & life insurance

Regular business hours

Job summary

ADVENT is hiring a Care Coordinator in South Nashville to connect patients with providers and coordinate their treatment journey. This role emphasizes empathy, education, and proactive problem-solving to overcome barriers and deliver compassionate care.

You will guide patients through insurance, costs, and appointments while coordinating with clinicians to ensure timely care. Requirements include a minimum of two years in a healthcare coordinating role or related field, a relevant bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a healthcare treatment coordination or similar patient-facing role.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience guiding patients toward goals and treatment outcomes
• Skilled in navigating complex financial conversations including insurance eligibility, out-of-pocket costs, payment options and solutions
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with ability to build trust and navigate sensitive patient conversations

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, building trust and rapport, demonstrating empathy, and providing education to support the treatment plan as directed by the clinic's MD.
• Identify and resolve care barriers, confidently addressing patient questions, concerns, or objections, and guiding patients toward successful completion of their care journey.
• Balance compassion with efficiency, ensuring patients feel supported without impacting clinic workflow.
• Advocate for patients on financial matters, including insurance coverage, estimates/deposits, authorization status, out-of-pocket costs, and pre/post-operative instructions.
• Own the patient journey end-to-end, using strong listening, communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills to keep patients motivated and focused on treatment outcomes.
• Coordinate scheduling, follow-ups, procedures, and documentation, partnering with staff and surgeons to ensure accurate and timely completion of care.
• Monitor patient adherence to care plans, identify gaps in treatment, and proactively engage patients using ADVENT’s value proposition and outcomes.
• Confidently discuss costs and payments, providing guidance and recommending next steps in the patient journey with a value-driven approach.
• In person coverage at the South Nashville clinic and virtual coverage of ADVENT Tennessee clinics when needed.

Skills

Empathy and communication

Patient communication

Organization

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Description

Rediscover Purpose with ADVENT

At ADVENT, we do healthcare differently. We focus on innovative solutions and patient-first care. If you're driven, creative, and ready to make an impact, join us.

Now Hiring: Care Coordinator

Location: South Nashville

At ADVENT, our Care Coordinators are the heart of the patient experience — connecting patients, providers, and teams to deliver care that’s both seamless and compassionate. This role blends empathy with action, balancing communication, problem-solving, and precision. Care Coordinators are experts in guiding patients through their treatment journey, helping them understand their options, navigate insurance, and experience ADVENT’s unique approach to better breathing and better living. Great position for someone with experience working in a similar position in dermatology, plastic surgery, optical, chiropractic, wellness, weight loss clinic or spa environment.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, building trust and rapport, demonstrating empathy, and providing education to support the treatment plan as directed by the clinic's MD.
• Identify and resolve care barriers, confidently addressing patient questions, concerns, or objections, and guiding patients toward successful completion of their care journey.
• Balance compassion with efficiency, ensuring patients feel supported without impacting clinic workflow.
• Advocate for patients on financial matters, including insurance coverage, estimates/deposits, authorization status, out-of-pocket costs, and pre/post-operative instructions.
• Own the patient journey end-to-end, using strong listening, communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills to keep patients motivated and focused on treatment outcomes.
• Coordinate scheduling, follow-ups, procedures, and documentation, partnering with staff and surgeons to ensure accurate and timely completion of care.
• Monitor patient adherence to care plans, identify gaps in treatment, and proactively engage patients using ADVENT’s value proposition and outcomes.
• Confidently discuss costs and payments, providing guidance and recommending next steps in the patient journey with a value-driven approach.
• In person coverage at the South Nashville clinic and virtual coverage of ADVENT Tennessee clinics when needed.

What You Bring:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a healthcare treatment coordination or a similar patient facing role.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience guiding patients toward their goals and treatment outcomes
• Skilled in navigating complex financial conversations including, insurance eligibility, out-of-pocket costs, payment options and solutions
• Strong customer service and communication skills required, with the ability to build trust and navigate sensitive patient conversations
• Proficient in medical terminology and comfortable collaborating with providers
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent time management; able to work independently, anticipate needs, and plan proactively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Electronic Health Records
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to train at and support at our Franklin, Hendersonville and other Middle Tennessee clinics as needed

Why Choose ADVENT:

• 16+ days PTO (prorated first year) + paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision coverage with employer-paid HRA
• 401k match & life insurance
• Regular business hours - no nights or weekends
• A culture that values solutions and encourages growth
• Enjoy weekends and evenings for yourself!
• This is a full time 32-hour flex position
• Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (hours may vary based on clinic needs)

Explore more at: ADVENT Careers Website