Patient Care Coordinator-Infectious Disease

Arcare; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

401(k) match

License renewal paid

CE reimbursement

Job summary

Arcare in Arkansas seeks a Patient Care Coordinator-Infections Disease to coordinate comprehensive care for HIV/AIDS clients, combining case management with enhanced patient coordination services.

The PCC- Infectious Disease will work with patients, families, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to manage care plans, referrals, insurance navigation, and resource access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-4 years of related experience required.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, insurance, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care coordination and serve as primary contact for patients and families.
• Assist with scheduling, transportation, and connection to community resources.
• Track patient progress and identify care coordination gaps to improve outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing training related to care coordination and quality.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Care coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Brief Description

Job Title:

Patient Care Coordinator-Infections Disease

Job Type:

Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 2-4 years of related experience required
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, insurance, and community resources.

Job Summary

Discover a rewarding career at Arcare. As a Patient Care Coordinator at Arcare, you will play a vital role in ensuring comprehensive care coordination for HIV/AIDS clients, combining traditional case management with enhanced patient coordination services. The PCC-Infectious Disease will work closely with patients, their families, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication, manage care plans, and provide necessary resources, referrals, communication, behavioral health, coordinated care, and insurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination of patients care while serving as a primary contact for patient and their families.
• Assist with scheduling, transportation, and connecting patients to community resources and support programs.
• Track patient progress, while identifying and resolving care coordination gaps to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing training related to care coordination and quality.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• A commitment to patient advocacy and compliance.

About Arcare

Founded on the belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege, Arcare exists to make comprehensive, high-quality care accessible to everyone, especially in rural and underserved communities. What began in the rural Arkansas delta has grown into a multi-state healthcare network, but our mission remains the same: Health for All. That mission drives everything we do, from accepting every patient, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, to expanding access to care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve.

We believe strong communities start with strong teams. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where employees are valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a meaningful impact through their work. We invest in our people by supporting professional development, encouraging leadership growth, and providing opportunities to build long-term careers within the organization. A healthy work-life balance and a predictable schedule are part of our workplace culture.

Whether caring for patients in the clinic, supporting operations behind the scenes, or serving communities through outreach and education, our teams are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, accessible care that improves lives.

Arcare offers competitive pay and a strong company-paid benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Work-life balance through a predictable schedule. Schedules are established early and rarely change, so employees enjoy a steady workweek rhythm.
• No routine nights or weekends for most positions. (Some clinical roles may have limited weekend coverage based on clinic needs.)
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free care at any Arcare clinic for employees and covered family members enrolled in the Arcare health plan, starting the first day of your employment
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 96 hours of paid vacation time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• 96 hours of paid sick time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays, including one floating holiday and one birthday holiday to be used during the month of the employee’s birthday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 200% of the employee's contribution of up to 4% after one year of employment
• Company-paid renewal of applicable licenses and certifications, subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee’s position and job duties
• Possible Continuing Education reimbursement for current employees, subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee’s position and job duties

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Many Arcare locations serve medically underserved communities. Eligible clinical team members may qualify for federal loan repayment programs through HRSA, including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program. Eligibility and award approval are determined by HRSA based on role, location, discipline, and program requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 any other characteristic protected by law.