Care Coordinator Job Description

Care coordinators are professionals who work with patients, caregivers, and family members.

These professionals may be involved in long-term illnesses, chronic conditions, or disabilities.

They may help patients and their families understand diagnoses, treatment options, and disease progression.

Care coordinators also may help coordinate home care services, coordinate transportation and in-home services, and provide emotional support.

Most care coordinators have at least a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, gerontology, or health care administration.

Care coordinators work in a number of different settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and home care agencies.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Care Coordinator who is passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of those they work with. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a health care setting and be familiar with the care coordination process. They will be organized and detail-oriented, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you are a motivated individual who is looking for a challenge, this may be the position for you!

Care Coordinator Duties:

• Screen, assess, and refer clients to appropriate care programs
• Assist patients in developing individual care plans
• Investigate potential care needs and advocate for required services
• Provide care for patients as needed
• Assist with patient transitions between care programs
• Track patients’ health status and progress, monitoring care plans
• Advise and educate patients on treatment choices
• Develop and implement new care programs
• Track, report and analyze data

Care Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Provides a wide range of case-management services to older adults, including coordination of services, providing access to community resources, and problem-solving
• Assist individuals and their families in dealing with barriers to care
• Establishes and maintains communication with clients, family members, staff, and outside agencies
• Arranges for needs assessments and care plans
• Provides oral and written reports to management and clients
• Manages case load and collaborates with other team members as needed
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
• 2+ years’ proven experience in a case management or case management-related role
• Strong knowledge of social services and health care systems
• Knowledge of community resources and their availability
• Ability to make referrals and coordinate care

[Company Name] is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive team, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.