Pulmonary Care Coordinator

Intermountain Health

2d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pulmonary Care Coordinator provides advanced care coordination, program navigation, and operational support for patients undergoing evaluation and treatment within a comprehensive pulmonary program. This role serves as a key liaison between patients, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely progression through diagnostic evaluation, procedural interventions (e.g., right heart catheterization), and longitudinal care management. The Coordinator applies established clinical workflows, program protocols, and payer requirements to guide patients through complex pulmonary care pathways, support adherence to care plans, improve patient experience, and contribute to the growth of an integrated Pulmonary or Lung Institute model.

Requirements

• Two years of demonstrated relevant clinical coordination experience
• Demonstrated experience managing complex workflows
• Demonstrated Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated Multidisciplinary team experience
• Demonstrated EHR proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior authorization experience - HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Pulmonary hypertension or cardiothoracic experience
• Familiarity with RHC, PTE, BPA workflows
• Insurance authorization experience
• Accreditation or registry experience
• Quality improvement/data tracking experience

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of contact for pulmonary patients, caregivers, and referring providers across the continuum of care
• Coordinates and navigates patients through diagnostic evaluation, including imaging, pulmonary testing, and procedure readiness
• Facilitates scheduling and coordination of pulmonary-related procedures, including right heart catheterization and other specialty interventions
• Ensures certain diagnostic labs are completed and follows up on gaps
• Assists patients in navigating financial barriers and connects them to financial assistance resources
• Ensures timely completion of provider-directed care plans and tracks patient progress
• Provides patient and caregiver education regarding pulmonary conditions, testing, and treatments
• Identifies and escalates barriers to care
• Supports prior authorization and insurance processes
• Acts as liaison between multidisciplinary teams
• Maintains patient tracking systems and supports reporting
• Supports program development and accreditation readiness

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

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