Patient Care Coordinator: Quality and Access Champion

Rio Grande Hospital; Del Norte (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Grande Hospital is seeking a Care Coordinator (full-time) to support care coordination across the organization. The role emphasizes improving quality of care, access to services, and patient and family-centered care while enhancing patient and staff experiences.

Requirements include a high school diploma, clerical experience, and strong computer/database skills. The position involves 7:30am-4:00pm hours, Monday-Friday, with flexible shifts and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in clerical work with care coordination preferred.
• Proficient with computers and basic software applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across departments to improve quality and access to services.
• Participate in maintaining patient and family-centered care culture while ensuring safety and service excellence.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Database knowledge

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Office Equipment (Copier/Fax/Printers)

Job description

Care Coordinator (full-time) 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.Responsible for care coordination services and functions throughout the organization ensuring that improved quality of care, access to services and resources, as well as improved systems of care is provided for patients. Must foster a culture of patient and family centered care, service, quality, and safety excellence while improving patient and employee experience and community relations.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: None

Equipment Knowledge: Excellent Computer Skills, Copy Machine, Fax Machine, Printers, and Electronic Health Records

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Experience: Clerical and one year care coordinator experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Statistical analysis required, advanced verbal and writing skills; knowledge working with databases. Must have verbal skills to present information and ideas essential to supervisory duties and to understand general clinic and practice; capable of dealing with people and working closely with patients; workable knowledge of safety procedures; must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language; must have patience and enthusiasm as well as the willingness and ability to handle difficult situations with good judgment; must be able to work as a team member; must be willing to learn.

Specific duties and responsibilities: Join our incredible patient-centered and service-oriented team. Must be motivated and available to work flexible shifts.

Wages: $16-$18 based on experience

Apply here. For more information, contact Arlene Harms 719-657-2510 or Jennelle Gallegos at 719-657-4114/ [e-mail]