Patient Care Coordinator

Ascension Recovery Services; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Benefits package including health

Job summary

Thrive Now Recovery Centers - Outpatient in Des Moines, IA seeks a Patient Care Coordinator to be the first contact for patients and families. This on-site role blends front-desk support, scheduling, admissions, and daily clinic operations in a new Des Moines outpatient program opening late 2026.

You will greet patients, manage the front desk, assist with registrations, coordinate appointments, and ensure HIPAA-compliant, organized care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher in healthcare, behavioral health, human services, social work, or related field preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, healthcare, or outpatient services preferred.
• Experience with patient scheduling, medical reception, care coordination, admissions, or healthcare administration preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy outpatient environment.
• HIPAA knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, families, visitors, and partners in a professional, welcoming manner.
• Manage front desk and maintain organized, confidential environment.
• Answer and route phone calls, messages, and inquiries.
• Schedule and confirm appointments and clinical services.
• Assist new patients with registration and intake documentation.
• Support intake and admissions processes.
• Maintain accurate demographic, insurance, and contact information.
• Help patients understand appointment expectations and navigate the process.
• Monitor schedules and assist with changes and cancellations.
• Follow up on missed appointments and reconnect with care team.
• Coordinate communication among patients, therapists, providers, and care team.
• Assist with referrals to outside resources and recovery supports.
• Obtain and manage releases of information and patient records.
• Assist with insurance verification and authorizations.
• Support scanning, filing, and data entry.
• Track attendance and referrals for operations.
• Support Clinical Director and outpatient team.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in healthcare/behavioral health

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Patient Care Coordinator/Front Desk

Thrive Now Recovery Centers - Outpatient

Des Moines, Iowa

Full-Time | On-Site

Anticipated Opening: Late 2026

Join Thrive Now

Thrive Now Recovery Centers is preparing to open a new outpatient substance use disorder and behavioral health program in Des Moines in late 2026.

We are looking for a warm, organized, and dependable Patient Care Coordinator to be one of the first points of contact for our patients and families.

This role is a combination of patient coordination, scheduling, front-office support, and day-to-day clinic operations. The right person will help patients feel welcomed and supported while keeping the clinic organized and running smoothly.

About Thrive Now

Thrive Recovery Centers provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment to individuals affected by substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health needs.

We believe every interaction matters. For many patients, walking into treatment can be a difficult first step. Our Patient Care Coordinator plays an important role in creating an environment that is welcoming, respectful, organized, and supportive of recovery.

What You’ll Do

• Greet patients, families, visitors, and community partners in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Manage the front desk and help maintain an organized, confidential, and recovery-focused environment.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls, messages, and general inquiries.
• Schedule and confirm appointments, assessments, follow-up visits, and clinical services.
• Assist new patients with registration, forms, releases of information, and other intake documentation.
• Support the intake and admissions process by gathering required information and coordinating next steps.
• Maintain accurate demographic, insurance, referral, and contact information.
• Help patients understand appointment expectations and navigate the outpatient treatment process.
• Monitor provider and clinical schedules and assist with appointment changes, cancellations, and rescheduling.
• Follow up with patients regarding missed appointments and help reconnect them with the treatment team.
• Coordinate communication between patients, therapists, medical providers, case managers, peer recovery staff, and other members of the care team.
• Assist with referrals to outside providers, community resources, and recovery supports as directed.
• Obtain and appropriately manage releases of information and patient records.
• Assist with insurance verification, authorization, and utilization processes as needed.
• Support scanning, filing, document management, correspondence, and data entry.
• Help track patient attendance, appointments, referrals, and other operational information.
• Support the Clinical Director and outpatient team with daily clinic operations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and company policy.
• Help create a patient experience that reflects compassion, dignity, accountability, and respect.

Who You Are

You are someone who genuinely enjoys helping people while keeping things organized.

You understand that people entering treatment may be anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure of what comes next. You can remain calm, kind, professional, and solution-focused while helping patients navigate the process.

You are dependable, detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or additional education in healthcare, behavioral health, human services, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, healthcare, medical office, or outpatient services strongly preferred.
• Experience in patient scheduling, medical reception, care coordination, admissions, or healthcare administration preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy outpatient environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn electronic health record and scheduling systems.
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare confidentiality requirements preferred.
• Experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders or behavioral health conditions is a plus.

Why Join Thrive Now?

This is an opportunity to join a new program from the beginning.

You will help establish the patient experience and day-to-day flow of Thrive Now’s new Des Moines outpatient clinic while working alongside a team committed to helping people build healthier, more stable lives in recovery.

We are looking for people who want to do meaningful work, support their teammates, and be part of building something.

What We Offer

• Thrive Now offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thrive Now Recovery Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.