Care Coordinator II, STAR Kids

Centene Management Company LLC; Texas; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K & stock purchase

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Centene is seeking a STAR Kids Care Coordination Team member to support care management activities and coordinate member services via phone or home visits. The role requires 3+ years of healthcare administrative support in call center environments, strong typing, email management, and excellent customer service for members and providers.

Flexible schedules include remote, hybrid, or onsite work options. You will document plans, verify information, and ensure compliance with regulatory

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of related healthcare administrative support experience.
• Preferred 3+ years in inbound/outbound call center environments and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach to members by phone or home visits to discuss care plans and next steps.
• Coordinate care activities with providers, community partners, and members.
• Respond to member/provider inquiries regarding care plans.
• Communicate with care managers to facilitate member services and continuity of care.
• Support service assessments or screenings and document member needs.
• Maintain member records per regulatory requirements and share with providers.

Skills

Healthcare admin

Call center

Typing 60+ WPM

Customer service

MS Office

Video conferencing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Zoom

M365 Copilot

OneNote

Job description

Position Purpose

Supports care management activities and the teams assigned to members to ensure services are delivered by the healthcare providers and partners and continuity of care/member satisfaction is achieved. Interacts with members by performing member outreach telephonically or through home-visits and documents the plan for care/services of activities.

Key Details

STAR Kids Care Coordination Team is seeking candidates with 3+ years of healthcare administrative support experience in both inbound and outbound call center environments. Ideal candidates will have a proven ability to coordinate member services, collect and verify critical information, administer health assessments, and process insurance or DME authorization requests accurately and efficiently. Strong proficiency in typing (60+ WPM), managing high-volume email inboxes, and delivering exceptional customer service to members and providers through clear, professional verbal and written communication is required. Candidates must also demonstrate polished business phone etiquette, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented healthcare environment.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST. Note: Mandatory business needs require staff to work regular scheduled shift for the first 10 business days of each month. Occasional training or staff meet-up sessions are held in the Centene/Superior Health Plan Talent Hub offices.

Responsibilities

• Provides outreach to members via phone or home visits to engage members and discuss care plan/service plan including next steps, resources, questions or concerns related to recommended care, and ongoing education for the member throughout care/service, as appropriate
• Coordinates care activities based on the care plan/service plan and works with healthcare and community providers and partners, and members/caregivers to accommodate changes or progress, as needed
• Serves as support on various member and/or provider inquiries, requests, or concerns related to care plan/service plan
• Communicates with care managers, practitioners, and others as needed to facilitate member services and to ensure continuity of care/service
• May support performing service assessments/screenings for members and documenting the member’s care needs
• Supports documenting and maintaining member records in accordance with state and regulatory requirements and distribution to providers as needed
• Follows standards of practice and policies compliant with contractual requirements and regulatory guidelines and standards
• Ability to identify needs and make referrals to Care Manager, community based organizations, and Disease Manager
• Provide education on benefits and resources available
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education / Experience

Requires a High School diploma or GED.

Requires 1 – 2 years of related experience.

Preferred Experience: 3+ years of healthcare administrative support experience in both inbound and outbound call center environments. Proven ability to coordinate member services, collect and verify critical information, administer health assessments, and process insurance or DME authorization requests accurately and efficiently. Strong personable communication, attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills are required. Ability to adapt to changing business needs with openness, flexibility, and professionalism. Proficient technology skills and direct experience working Microsoft Office Suite and Video Conferencing Applications – (MS Outlook, Word, M365 Copilot, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams and ZOOM etc.) Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience working with government and state sponsored programs (i.e. STAR Kids, CHIP, Medicaid, Medicare, STAR Plus, Medicaid Waiver, MDCP, etc) Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required.

Pay Range

$17.84 - $28.02 per hour

About Centene

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.
• Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
• Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Contact

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Final Note

Thanks for your interest in Centene and its subsidiary companies. We’re so glad that you’ve decided to fill out an application and take the next step to find your purpose. Also, we’re here to help support you on your candidate journey. Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.