Care Coordination Specialist

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clients and families with supportive care coordination related to health care management, education on chronic disease management and health maintenance, and connection to appropriate community resources. The specialist serves clients under appropriate supervision and participates in regular case conferences. This is an onsite PRN role at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, scheduled for 0.00 hours per two-week pay period, with day shifts. The position pays $25.80–$38.70 per hour, depending on relevant experience, and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. The specialist works with clients, families, providers, and community agencies to coordinate services and support client care goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Exercise Science, Health, Wellness, or a related field.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with underserved populations or in community health programs.

Responsibilities

Provide outreach and initial contact to potential clients, introduce the program, and engage them in care coordination services.
Maintain individual case records and protect confidential information.
Provide education to clients using population-specific criteria and document services according to established guidelines.
Coordinate an individualized plan of care with the client and family.
Work with primary care providers and other health care team members to coordinate services.
Coordinate provider appointments, using transportation resources as needed.
Meet clients in their homes, provider offices, the hospital, or the community to provide ongoing support and monitor care.
Provide appropriate follow-up.
Serve as a client advocate with local community agencies, as permitted by clients, and provide emotional support.
Facilitate access to resources, including information and education about chronic disease management.
Educate and coach clients and caregivers on self-care skills and collaborate with providers to achieve desired outcomes.
Serve clients under appropriate supervision and participate in regular case conferences.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increase.
Annual market reviews and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.