Triage & Care Coordination Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$20 - $30 / hour
Job Description
Triage & Care Coordination Specialist
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Triage & Care Coordination Specialist to support patients across Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and triage service lines. This role serves as a central communication hub between patients, providers, facilities, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely care coordination, improved patient outcomes, and seamless transitions of care.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys patient advocacy, problem solving, and working within value-based care environments while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Triage & Communication
Manage incoming patient and facility calls in a timely and professional manner
Document interactions accurately within the electronic health record (EHR)
Respond to voicemail, electronic, and fax communications within program turnaround standards
Escalate urgent clinical concerns to providers according to established protocols
Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy
Serve as liaison between patients, providers, SNFs, hospitals, and community partners
Assist patients with navigating healthcare services and accessing resources
Support follow-up on orders, care plans, and provider recommendations
Identify barriers to care and promote patient self-management
Quality & Operational Support
Track quality and program metrics using internal tools and dashboards
Help refine workflows to improve care transitions and reduce gaps in care
Participate in quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
Collaboration & Compliance
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and case discussions
Maintain HIPAA compliance and regulatory documentation standards
Build professional relationships with internal teams and external partners
Qualifications
2+ years of healthcare, care coordination, or patient support experience
SNF, post-acute, managed care, or value-based care experience preferred
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $20 – $30 per hour
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off
Work Setting: Remote
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