Care Coordinator Specialist, Full-time

Dartmouth Health • White River Junction, VT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Care Coordination Specialist Full-time, days Why work as a Care Coordination Specialist at the Dartmouth Health Home Care ? You experience satisfying and challenging work that makes a difference, every day. You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team. You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team. You get to be an important part of the community where you live. You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need. Dartmouth Health Home Care covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join the Dartmouth Health Home Care, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve. We would love to meet you and tell you more about this engaging and fulfilling part of our healthcare delivery system. Our Hiring Managers can explain the different roles, our service area, the unique aspects of home and hospice care, and the many benefits we can offer your career and personal life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; each year of approved experience may be substituted for one year of education.
• Three to four years of experience in a home health agency, healthcare coordination, or a related role preferred.
• Each year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, referral partners, and clinical teams.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, referral management systems, and general computer applications.

Nice To Haves

• Scheduling experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end referral process by obtaining necessary orders, documentation, authorizations, and ensuring each referral progresses efficiently into a start of care (SOC).
• Develops and maintains ongoing communication with patients, families, pharmacies, providers, and the care team to ensure timely responses and coordinated care.
• Manages all SOC paperwork, documentation, and recordkeeping to maintain full regulatory and home health compliance.
• Champions the scheduling workflow by coordinating with PODs according to the POD charter, managing provider calendars, and adjusting schedules to optimize patient care and provider efficiency.
• Collaborates with audit and compliance teams, identifying gaps, resolving exceptions, and supporting corrective actions as needed.
• Manages operational workflows, referral queues, and documentation accuracy while providing education and guidance to patients and families throughout the coordination process.
• Ensures high-quality, service-oriented interactions with families, referral sources, and partners, focusing on referral conversion, readiness, and an exceptional customer experience.

Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Clinical CEUs
• Online LinkedIn Learning
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level