Medical - Patient Engagement Coordinator

San Diego American Indian Health Center•San Diego, CA

About The Position

We are an FQHC community health center dedicated to embodying the values central to American Indian cultures. This includes respect for our patients, acknowledgement of the whole person, and a focus on working together to ensure health for the individual, and therefore the community. We invite persons of all tribes, ethnic backgrounds and walks of life to experience the comprehensive care we deliver and to contribute to the services we provide for children, youth, families, adults, and elders. The Patient Engagement Coordinator is responsible for leading and executing structured patient engagement, outreach, and follow-up efforts to improve access to care, continuity, appointment adherence, and patient retention. This position coordinates proactive communication activities that support timely scheduling, care navigation, and re-engagement of patients who are at risk of delayed or interrupted care. This role functions as a central point for managing patient engagement workflows, assigned outreach lists, and coordination between patients, clinical teams, and support services. The Patient Engagement Coordinator ensures that patient touchpoints are intentional, documented, outcome-driven, and aligned with organizational access standards. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform all job-related activities as outlined below.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (equivalent).
2-3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional time management skills
Highly organized and attention to detail.
Capable of maintaining confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals.
Demonstrates the ability to establish and sustain cooperative working relationships throughout the course of work.
Competence in performing basic mathematical calculations is necessary for job responsibilities.
Dependable and highly trustworthy.
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite or similar software programs.
CPR/ BLS certification: Maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross, or an equivalent organization. Certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
Annual background checks: Consent to annual background checks as a condition of continued employment, to ensure compliance with organizational standards and eligibility requirements.
For-Cause Drug Screening: Comply with drug screening requirements when initiated by the organization for cause, to support a safe, compliant, and drug-free workplace.
Ongoing Compliance Requirements: Maintain up-to-date compliance with all required annual renewals, including professional licenses, certifications, physical examinations, TB testing, and mandatory regulatory trainings as assigned by the San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC).

Nice To Haves

Experience serving a multinational, multicultural population.
FQHC background.
Familiarity with Community Health Clinics and/or Indian Health Clinics.
ECW EHR.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute proactive outreach to patients requiring follow-up, re-engagement, or care linkage.
Manage engagement lists including but not limited to: missed appointments, overdue care, telehealth follow-ups, referral scheduling, Behavioral Health waitlists, and newly assigned patients.
Ensure consistent follow-through on all assigned patient engagement tasks and unresolved cases.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for assigned patient engagement workflows.
Coordinate appointment scheduling using ECW in accordance with provider templates and access protocols.
Guide patients through scheduling processes and expectations for medical, behavioral health, dental, and specialty services.
Support patients in understanding next steps in their care pathway and available services.
Identify and escalate scheduling barriers or access constraints to leadership.
Accurately document all patient outreach attempts, communication outcomes, and coordination notes in the Electronic Health Record.
Track engagement outcomes including scheduled, declined, no response, or unable to reach.
Maintain accurate reporting of engagement efforts for operational review and program accountability.
Prioritize and manage daily engagement assignments according to clinic operational priorities.
Ensure compliance with established patient engagement timelines and standards.
Collaborate with clinical, behavioral health, and administrative teams to resolve patient access issues.
Participate in process improvement related to patient access and engagement.
Promote a positive patient experience through respectful, culturally responsive communication.
Educate patients on SDAIHC services, programs, and expectations.
Reinforce appointment adherence and care plan compliance.
Other duties as assigned.