Care Coordinator

STRIDE Community Health Center

. Coordinate internal and external services for patients in collaboration with the care team .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado • United StatesJunior💰 $21 - $24 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating patient care services, utilizing evidence-based screening tools, and managing referrals within a community health setting. Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and providing empathetic support to a diverse patient population.

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BLS CertificationPatient Care Support ExperienceCommunity Health ExperienceMotivational Interviewing PrinciplesCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Evidence-Based Screening ToolsReferral ProcessingPopulation Health OutreachHealth EducationDatabase Maintenance

Soft Skills

EmpathyRapport BuildingEffective CommunicationSensitivity to DiversityIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

Active BLS CertificationCOVID-19 VaccinationAnnual Influenza VaccinationTuberculosis Screening

Industry Keywords

Community HealthFederally Qualified Health CenterSocial Determinants of HealthQuality Improvement ActivitiesPatient Confidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate internal and external services for patients in collaboration with the care team
Use evidence-based screening tools to identify and document social determinants of health and health-related social needs
Provide resources and referrals to internal and external partners addressing identified barriers
Maintain the database of community resources available to STRIDE’s patient population
Document and communicate with patients and the care team from initial interaction through episode closure or goal completion
Conduct respectful, confidential patient interactions using basic motivational interviewing principles when appropriate
Provide basic health education using evidence-based resources and refer patients for further education and support
Manage internal and external referrals, including referral processing, follow-up, report retrieval, indexing, and referral partner database maintenance
Conduct targeted population health outreach and schedule patients based on chronic conditions, wellness needs, preventive health needs, recent emergency or hospital visits, or provider/organization requests
Follow departmental standard workflows
Support quality improvement activities informed by external partners, payors, accreditors, and regulators
Complete other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
Active BLS certification
At least 1 year of direct or indirect support of patient care or related experience
At least 1 year of experience in a community health or Federally Qualified Health Center setting is preferred
Additional language proficiency highly desired
Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts
Ability to respond to the needs and concerns of STRIDE’s diverse patient population effectively and sensitively
Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly
Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee, and business information
Ability to discern information from others in a variety of formats and communicate information clearly
Ability to work independently while ensuring accuracy and efficiency
Ability to demonstrate empathy with potential cultural and diversity dynamics
Advanced customer service skills, including the ability to diffuse upset patients
COVID-19 vaccination
Annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption
Tuberculosis screening and testing
Ability to work in Colorado
Full-time onsite attendance during training until completion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
401(k) with matching
Work-life balance
NHSC Loan Repayment
Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
No nights, weekends, or major holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more
Reasonable accommodations as needed
90-day probationary period