FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) Program Coordinator
About The Position
The FQHC Program Coordinator supports the daily operational functions of high-volume Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinical practices, which may include a mix of community health services and training programs. This role serves as a key partner to the Practice Manager, assisting in leading operational workflows, coordinating clinic-wide processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality-related requirements such as FQHC, UDS, VFC, PCMH, and other applicable standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining regulatory compliance, optimizing clinic operations, and supporting access to care for underserved populations. Although the position does not directly supervise staff, it regularly coordinates work, influences stakeholders, and serves as a key source of information for several highly specialized regulatory programs. The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent judgment, independent problem-solving, and the ability to manage complex schedules and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced, high-volume clinic environment. This role does not have direct supervisory responsibility but provides operational leadership through coordination, influence, and subject matter expertise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interpret compliance standards and apply them operationally.
- Advanced attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in influencing without authority and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with EMRs, scheduling systems, and data management tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ambulatory care operations, FQHC operations, or residency clinic operations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct monthly medication audits, investigate charge discrepancies, corrections in EMR
- Support FQHC-required regulatory reporting, process adjustments, and ongoing compliance tracking.
- Track and maintain accurate records of provider and staff start and end dates.
- Prepare required documentation on Vaccine for Children (VFC) immunization spending
- Serve as a subject matter resource for regulatory programs and compliance-related processes.
- FQHC Meeting Participation & Representation.
- Attend and actively contribute to recurring meetings including: Monthly Manager Meeting with FQHC leadership, Monthly Quality Meeting (FQHC-specific), Board of Directors Quality Improvement (QI) Meeting, PCMH meeting, Monthly Board of Directors meeting (evening attendance required), Monthly meeting with 340B program leadership/staff
- Scheduling & Template Management for FQHC Resident Providers in accordance with PCMH
- Participate in operational improvement projects, pilots, and workflow redesign efforts.
- Provide specialized expertise and serve as primary owner for assigned operational programs
- Support onboarding logistics for new staff and residents.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- health reimbursement accounts
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement
- employee assistance program
- paid time off
- holidays
- wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
