CCM Care Coordinator- Oakbrook

Community Physicians Group; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Physicians seeks a detail-oriented Chronic Care Management (CCM) Care Coordinator to support approximately 200 patients enrolled in our CCM program. duties include monthly outreach, care coordination, medication follow-up, and precise documentation of qualifying CCM services and time.

Responsibilities include documenting patient interactions in the EHR, coordinating referrals, and ensuring billing compliance while maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office or healthcare coordination.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with EHR and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly outreach to assess care needs for ~200 CCM patients.
• Document CCM activities and time in the EHR.
• Support medication reconciliation and adherence follow-up.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, and follow-up after hospital visits.
• Escalate concerns to the supervising provider as needed.
• Maintain CCM records and billing compliance.

Skills

Medical office experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

HIPAA compliance

EHR proficiency

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Community Physicians is a well-established, patient-centered healthcare group dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care throughout Illinois.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Chronic Care Management (CCM) Care Coordinator to support approximately 200 patients enrolled in our primary care clinic's CCM program. This role focuses on monthly patient outreach, care coordination, medication follow-up, and accurate documentation of qualifying CCM services and time.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly patient outreach to assess care needs and follow up on chronic conditions.
• Document patient interactions, qualifying CCM activities, and time in the EHR.
• Support medication reconciliation and adherence follow-up, escalating concerns to the clinical team.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, and follow-up after hospital or emergency department visits.
• Identify patient needs and communicate concerns to the supervising provider.
• Maintain accurate records and follow CCM documentation, consent, and billing requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office, healthcare coordination, or patient support.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer applications.
• Ability to recognize concerns that require escalation to a licensed clinician.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) or prior CCM experience.
• Familiarity with Medicare CCM billing and documentation.

The employee must perform only duties permitted by their qualifications and applicable Illinois requirements. Only eligible, properly documented CCM service time may be counted toward billing. Clinical decisions and care-plan management remain with the supervising practitioner and appropriate clinical staff.