Field Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Assistant

Western Geriatrics & Neurology; La Jolla Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Geriatrics & Neurology seeks a Mobile Patient Care Coordinator in La Jolla Ranch, CA. You will be the primary contact for patient populations and care teams, coordinating care, handling calls, processing orders, and supporting telehealth.

You will document patient records, perform vital signs, and communicate care plan updates to families and partners. The role emphasizes compassion, organization, and timely, coordinated care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable using computers, email, and electronic medical records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to accurately obtain and document patient vital signs.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a passion for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating patient care and follow-up services
• Managing incoming calls, emails, and patient inquiries
• Processing provider orders, including medications, labs, imaging, referrals, and home health services
• Communicating care plan updates with patients, families, community staff, and healthcare partners
• Supporting medication reconciliation and escalating concerns to providers when needed
• Assisting with post-discharge outreach and ensuring appropriate follow-up care is scheduled
• Identifying urgent patient concerns and helping coordinate timely interventions
• Maintaining accurate documentation and patient records
• Supporting telehealth appointments and care coordination activities
• Obtaining and documenting patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration rate, oxygen saturation, height, and weight, and communicating abnormal findings to the care team as appropriate

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Proactive team mindset

Attention to detail

Vital signs documentation

Computer skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mobile Patient Care Coordinator

Make a difference in patients' lives every day.

We're looking for a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Patient Care Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you'll be the connection between patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners, helping ensure everyone receives timely and coordinated care. If you enjoy helping others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in keeping things organized, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Patient Care Coordinator, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for your assigned patient population and care teams. Your day will include:

• Coordinating patient care and follow-up services
• Managing incoming calls, emails, and patient inquiries
• Processing provider orders, including medications, labs, imaging, referrals, and home health services
• Communicating care plan updates with patients, families, community staff, and healthcare partners
• Supporting medication reconciliation and escalating concerns to providers when needed
• Assisting with post-discharge outreach and ensuring appropriate follow-up care is scheduled
• Identifying urgent patient concerns and helping coordinate timely interventions
• Maintaining accurate documentation and patient records
• Supporting telehealth appointments and care coordination activities
• Obtaining and documenting patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration rate, oxygen saturation, height, and weight, and communicating abnormal findings to the care team as appropriate

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant preferred but not required
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable using computers, email, and electronic medical records
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a passion for helping others
• Ability to accurately obtain and document patient vital signs
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a passion for helping others

Healthcare experience desired. Experience in healthcare, senior living, medical offices, medical assisting, patient care, or other service-focused environments is preferred. Experience obtaining and documenting patient vital signs is strongly preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work that positively impacts patients and families
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a healthcare organization
• Ongoing training and development
• A collaborative culture focused on compassion, accountability, and excellent patient care

Hourly range for posted region: $23 USD - $25 USD